Academic Success Coordinator

About the Role

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is an open‑enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18‑50, transforming lives in a supportive, holistic learning environment. The Academic Success Coordinator (ASC) plays a vital leadership role in supporting student achievement, engagement, and successful progression toward high school graduation and postsecondary pathways. The ASC serves as a student advocate and academic coach, building relationships through regular advising, goal setting, and strength‑based, trauma‑informed strategies that address barriers to success. In collaboration with campus and district teams, the ASC ensures students experience a seamless transition from enrollment through graduation and beyond, receiving individualized, wraparound support. The ASC guides academic planning, monitors progress toward graduation, supports personalized scheduling, and serves as a content expert in credit attainment and graduation plan requirements. The ASC also serves as the Campus Testing Coordinator, managing administration and compliance of all required assessments, and acts as the designated administrator in charge in the absence of the Campus Director.

Commitment to Excellence

• Deliver Excellence – Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students
• Own the Outcome – Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow‑through, and continuous improvement
• Work as One Team – Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions‑oriented culture
• Lead with Purpose – Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Strengthen the System – Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

Retirement Information

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is a Texas public charter school district. Employees in TRS‑eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute a portion of their salary to TRS retirement and TRS‑Care through automatic payroll deductions. TRS is a defined‑benefit retirement system, and employees generally become vested after earning five years of TRS service credit. Candidates should consider these required retirement contributions when evaluating compensation and long‑term employment with the district. Additional information about TRS eligibility, contributions, vesting, and retirement benefits is available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising & Graduation Planning

• Guide and advise students toward academic success by managing and monitoring student information (credits, state testing, Language Credit by Exam), creating personalized class schedules, and supporting educational decisions and graduation planning
• Develop and maintain Personal Graduation Plans in collaboration with students, ensuring plans are detailed, regularly updated, and aligned with each student’s individualized pathway to graduation
• Facilitate student transitions through graduation by ensuring academic requirements are met, coordinating with staff for post‑graduation planning, and sustaining support throughout the student’s journey
• Support the scheduling process by assisting in the design of the Master Schedule that meets student needs, aligns with TEA and district requirements, and maintains appropriate class sizes
• Collaborate with instructors and academic staff to develop and adjust individual learning plans based on intake assessments and ongoing benchmark data to support personalized academic success

Student Coaching & Engagement

• Facilitate student coaching sessions—individually and in groups—using a trauma‑informed, strength‑based, and student‑centered approach
• Support students in setting and achieving realistic, measurable academic, career, and personal goals
• Implement attendance and retention strategies through proactive, relational advising that encourages persistence and strengthens student connection to academic and career objectives
• Design and implement student engagement strategies to celebrate educational, personal, and career milestones, encouraging student buy‑in and motivation
• Proactively address student behavioral needs by identifying risk factors, facilitating restorative meetings, supporting behavioral planning, and promoting successful behaviors in collaboration with teaching staff
• Coordinate onboarding and integration processes by working with campus teams and external support networks to ensure a smooth transition for applicants and continued student engagement
• Maintain ongoing communication and provide collaborative support to staff, students, and families to ensure holistic, wraparound services that reinforce student success

Testing & Data Management

• Serve as the campus testing coordinator for all assessments, overseeing logistics, compliance, staff training, and test security, ensuring assessment integrity
• Document all advising interventions, scheduling actions, and progress monitoring in an electronic database accurately, promptly, and in alignment with organizational standards

Other Duties

• Act as the designated administrator in charge in the absence of the Campus Director, maintaining campus operations and supporting staff and student needs
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including State Board of Education and local Board policy
• Assist with outreach & engagement events (periodically at nights and on weekends)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities; however, the position serves as the designated Administrator in Charge in the absence of the Campus Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree OR Active Texas Teaching Certification (Grades 6‑12)
• Knowledgeable with Texas graduation planning for high school learners
• Understand the socioemotional, behavioral, and educational trends related to an adult‑academic setting
• Working knowledge of computer programs and internet applications such as Student Information Systems, Microsoft Office Products, and Google Applications (Gmail)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• High organizational skills and detail‑oriented
• Self‑motivated, willing to be a team player
• Ability to gather and analyze data for informed decision‑making
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non‑traditional, and/or adult education settings
• Possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs
• Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Texas School Counselor or Principal Certification
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. A $2,500 sign‑on bonus is offered (complete payout and eligibility terms detailed in the official offer package). This is a year‑round position.

Benefits