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$41K - $51K/yr

Academic Success Advisor- Healthcare Training Center Description : In this role, the Academic Success Advisor has passion to ensure student success and achievements at Prosperity Training Center.

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What is academic success?

Academic success refers to achieving desired educational outcomes, such as high grades, mastery of subject matter, and personal growth in an academic environment. It is typically achieved through effective study habits, time management, goal setting, and utilizing available resources like tutoring, academic advising, and support services. Building relationships with instructors, staying organized, and staying motivated are also key factors in attaining academic success.

What does a typical day look like for someone in an Academic Success role at a college or university?

In an Academic Success role, you can expect a dynamic workday involving one-on-one meetings with students to discuss academic progress, organizing and facilitating workshops on study strategies, and collaborating closely with faculty and advisors to identify students needing additional support. The role often requires balancing scheduled appointments with drop-in sessions and responding promptly to student emails. Additionally, you'll participate in team meetings to share insights and develop new programs aimed at enhancing student retention and achievement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an Academic Success role?

To excel in an Academic Success role, you need a background in education, counseling, or student services, typically supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with academic advising software, learning management systems, and data tracking tools is important for monitoring student progress. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and problem-solving abilities help foster supportive student relationships and address academic challenges. These skills ensure effective guidance, promote student retention, and help learners reach their academic goals.

What is the difference between Academic Success vs Academic Advisor?

AspectAcademic SuccessAcademic Advisor
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in education, counseling, or related fieldUsually a bachelor's degree, often with experience in student services or counseling
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, student support centersColleges, universities, student services offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed broadly in education to describe student achievement supportSpecific role focused on guiding students academically and personally

Academic Success refers to the overall achievement and support strategies that help students excel academically, often involving programs or initiatives. Academic Advisor, on the other hand, is a specific role within educational institutions responsible for guiding students through their academic journey. While both focus on student achievement, Academic Success is a broader concept, whereas Academic Advisor is a job title with defined responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Academic Success jobs in California?

The most popular types of Academic Success jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Academic Success jobs?

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Infographic showing various Academic Success job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Academic Success Coach

Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation of Oakland, St.Joseph Notre

Alameda, CA • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Our Mission

Nestled in a picturesque residential community in Alameda, minutes away from San Francisco, Saint Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) High School is a Catholic parish high school that provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

Job Description and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In response to growing student academic needs, the Academic Success Coach provides various academic support services to accommodate school programming and student needs.

This position reports to the Dean of Academics and the Academic Support Counselor.

The following list of general essential duties and responsibilities are determined and assigned by the Academic Support Counselor and Dean of Academics in coordination with the Learning Services Counselor and are dependent upon specific school and student needs, candidate aptitude, and experience. Hours: 8:45am-4:45pm M- F.

  • The Coach will be assigned a caseload of 15-25 students. The students will be 9th graders with an ILP (Individual Learning Plan), students on Academic Monitoring as identified by the Dean of Academics and/or the Academic Support Counselor, or students identified by the counseling team, teachers, or families as having a high priority for academic intervention.

  • The Coach will provide individualized weekly support for students on caseload as assigned by the Academic Support Counselor.

    • Work one-on-one with students to create and monitor Assignment Plans, as well as to ensure family involvement and student accountability.

  • Provide general classroom support in such courses as English 9, Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Science 1 and 2, and Theology, as assigned by the Dean of Academics and/or Academic Support Counselor:

    • Working with small groups or individual students as determined by the classroom teacher.

  • Maintain accountability and monitoring of students on caseload:

    • Track general progress on Schoology and ensure student accountability with spreadsheets specific to caseload.

    • Check the weekly D/F/I list produced by the school registrar and reviewed by the Academic Support Counselor: Assess current grades for the caseload based on this report.

    • Facilitate communications between students, families, counselors, and teachers.

  • Provide general support at First Friday Study Hall for students placed on Academic Monitoring, including taking attendance and checking work status to be done that day.

  • Maintain student attendance at Pilot Prep (after-school academic support program).

  • May be asked to provide general subject matter support at Pilot Prep by the Academic Support Counselor.

  • Navigator Notes: organize and implement Navigator Notes accommodation for student with Individual Learning Plans

  • Be available to teach a 6-week Summer School session which focuses on credit recovery and academic support; subjects to be determined.


Eligibility

  • Prior teaching experience with young people is preferred; teaching or academic coaching experience, specifically.

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required.

  • Standard health and background checks, including Department of Justice fingerprinting, are required.

Compensation $30-35 hour, depending on experience

The Application Process

Please, click here and you will be directed to SJND's Career Center via ADP Workforce Now portal. Include in your application a single PDF document containing:

  1. A cover letter addressing each of the following items:

    1. How your own values and passions connect with our school mission;

    2. How you hope to grow as an educator if hired at SJND.

  2. Your resume or CV.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and we will review them in the order in which they are received. If you are selected to participate in our interview process, you will be contacted. Otherwise, if there are no current openings, your materials will be kept on file. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.