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Remote Student Success Coach Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Stride, Inc.

Substitute Teacher

Guttenberg, IA · Remote

$18.20 - $27.31/hr

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Iowa K12, a Stride Company ... Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student ...

Stride, Inc.

Substitute Teacher

Guttenberg, IA · On-site +1

$18.20 - $27.31/hr

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Iowa K12, a Stride Company ... Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student ...

University of Iowa

Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

Location: 100% Remote within Iowa Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Salary: $43,240 to ... student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust ...

The University Of Iowa

Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

... student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust ... Remote within Iowa Compensation * Pay Level: 3A Contact Information * Organization: Finance ...

The University Of Iowa

Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

... student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust ... Remote within Iowa Compensation * Pay Level: 3A Contact Information * Organization: Finance ...

The University Of Iowa

USS Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

... remote location. Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional ...

The University Of Iowa

USS Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

... remote location. Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional ...

University of Iowa

USS Accountant

Iowa City, IA · On-site +1

$43K/yr

... remote location. Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional ...

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How much do remote student success coach jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote student success coach in Iowa is $42,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,300.00 and $48,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote student success coach?

A Remote Student Success Coach provides guidance and support to students to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. They work virtually to assist with study strategies, time management, motivation, and overcoming challenges. Coaches may communicate through video calls, emails, or messaging platforms to offer personalized advice and accountability. Their role is to empower students to succeed by fostering self-confidence and resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote student success coach position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Student Success Coach, you typically need a background in education, counseling, or student services, combined with experience in mentoring or academic support. Familiarity with virtual communication platforms, learning management systems (LMS), and basic data tracking software is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, empathy, and the ability to motivate and guide students are crucial for this role. These abilities enable coaches to effectively support student retention, engagement, and achievement in a remote learning environment.

What are some common challenges remote student success coaches face, and how are they addressed?

Remote Student Success Coaches often encounter challenges such as maintaining student engagement, addressing diverse learning needs, and building rapport without in-person interactions. To address these, coaches use a variety of communication tools—like video calls, chats, and emails—and employ proactive outreach strategies to stay connected with students. They also receive ongoing training in virtual advising and academic coaching best practices, allowing them to adapt their approaches to individual students. Collaboration with faculty and student support teams is frequent, ensuring a comprehensive support network for students’ academic success.

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Infographic showing various Remote Student Success Coach job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,105 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Engagement Ambassador - Cedar Rapids Offsite Engagement Center

Encoura

Cedar Rapids, IA • Remote

$12/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Role Overview:
We are currently hiring Engagement Ambassadors to work in a fully remote capacity in the United States. Engagement Ambassadors reach out to donors of philanthropic institutions to donate, verify their information, and share institutional updates. The part-time Engagement Ambassador may contact prospects using text, video, or phone while conducting themselves as a professional representative of one of Encoura's partner institutions.

Engagement Ambassadors can gain experience in marketing, networking, fundraising and sales negotiations while working at the Engagement Center. If you're looking for a rewarding part-time position that boosts your resume and communication skills, see below to learn more and apply today!
A Day in the Life:

  • Contact donors and prospects to collect donations, verify information, and share institutional updates.
  • Capable of following an outline script to engage in meaningful communication with prospects.
  • Accurately enter data into our computer system.
  • Meet or exceed goals as outlined by your manager.
  • Work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
  • Pass new hire and compliance trainings.

About You:

  • Obtained a high school diploma or greater.
  • Demonstrated strong command of English (both verbal and written).
  • Capable of effectively communicating with a variety of individuals.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Must be able to work remote - Supervisors and Managers will be remote, available via online resources (web conferencing, phone, email etc.).
  • Must be able to operate in an office setting and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
  • Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is moderate.
  • This is largely a sedentary role; Infrequent light physical effort is required (minimum of five pounds).
  • Must have access to reliable technology, including a personal computer (Windows or Mac), webcam, and wired headset.
  • Must have a home internet connection that meets the following minimum requirements: 20 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds.
  • All hires must complete Form I‑9 employment eligibility verification and provide acceptable documentation as required by federal law. Employees may choose which acceptable documents to present from the Form I‑9 Lists of Acceptable Documents. Candidates should review the acceptable document list before their anticipated start date, as obtaining certain government-issued documents may take additional time. View the official USCIS Lists of Acceptable Documents: USCIS Form I‑9 Acceptable Documents

This Remote Engagement Ambassador opportunity requires that you have reliable internet, a private area to work (within your home or dorm room), and a computer.  Full technical requirements will be shared and evaluated for those interested in this opportunity following a completed application.
The entry-level wage for this role starts at $12.00 / hour with the opportunity for longevity-based merit increases. The upper wage range is based on longevity, locality, and performance. Employees new to Encoura should expect to start at the entry-level wage. This ongoing part-time position does not qualify for health benefits.  Encoura complies with all state and local laws that require specific forms of paid time off.

Center Hours:

  • Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Central Time (CT)
  • Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 10:00 pm CT
  • Friday (as needed) 1:00 - 8:00 pm CT

Questions - reach out to:

Michael Duroe
Engagement Center Manager
Michael.Duroe@Encoura.org

About Us

Encoura's mission is to empower students and institutions to create meaningful connections so everyone can make the most informed decisions to achieve their goals. Since 1972, the Company has evolved its products and services to better represent the link between students and higher education institutions and to create the highest probability of student success. 

Encoura's expertise now spans enrollment, research, marketing, student success, and advancement and provides an unmatched combination of higher education experience and innovative solutions for colleges and universities. The Company also offers Encourage® — the nation's largest free college and career planning program used by millions of high school students and educators nationwide. 

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. 

Encoura endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability and need an alternative method for applying, please contact the Talent Team. 

Applicants from California, please review the CA HR Privacy Notice. 

To review our privacy policy, please click this link: https://encoura.org/privacy-policy/