Student Success Coach

Position Summary

The Student Success Coach advances Bellevue College's mission of equity, diversity, and inclusion by supporting OLS students with diverse learning needs in achieving academic, professional, and personal success. Through individualized coaching, 1:1 academic support, and executive functioning skill development, the position fosters students' self‑advocacy, independence, and persistence, ensuring equitable access to college and career opportunities.

Schedule

This part‑time position is scheduled for 18 hours per week, typically spread across four or five weekdays. The coach must be available four days per week between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; the remaining hours are scheduled flexibly in coordination with the supervisor to support student availability, coaching sessions, and staff/faculty collaboration. Occasional adjustments may be made for meetings or special events.

Pay

Salary range: $21.51 per hour – $28.64 per hour. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and market considerations.

Benefits

• This part‑time position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.
• Employees will accrue other applicable leave benefits in accordance with College policies.
• Classified, overtime‑eligible position represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA‑HE).

About the College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student‑centered institution located 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington, the college is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. It prioritizes professional growth, collaboration, and innovation, offering opportunities to expand skills, contribute to meaningful work, and engage in a community deeply committed to inclusion.

About the Department

The OLS Program provides inclusive postsecondary education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting students in building skills for employment, independence, self‑advocacy, and community participation. Through academic instruction, career preparation, work‑based learning, and campus partnerships, OLS advances Bellevue College’s goals of access, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students (individually and in groups) on site to provide support for achieving goals, including coping with strong emotions, staying on task, initiating and persisting with work, and organizing materials.
• Teach strategies for breaking assignments into smaller parts, planning work, self‑reflection, and effective study and test‑taking.
• Identify and use technology that improves student productivity.
• Help students understand their motivations and use that insight productively.
• Coach students on self‑advocacy with teachers.
• Provide and schedule 1:1 and small‑group academic support.
• Build supportive relationships, identify barriers, offer encouragement, problem‑solve, and connect students with resources that promote independence and persistence.
• Attend “Learning Lab” sessions on site during the week to be available for student support.
• Maintain records of student support provided and progress toward program goals.
• Meet weekly with supervisor to coordinate support for students and instructors.
• Participate in program meetings and events.
• Communicate regularly with faculty about student strengths, needs, and progress.
• Report student concerns and needs to the Associate Dean.
• Participate in designing student action plans as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• At least two (2) years experience as a para educator/aid, tutor, or executive‑functioning coach.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of students, customers, or participants and achieving effective results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of various disability traits and effective use of support techniques.

Conditions of Employment

• Drug‑free, healthy, safe, and secure work environment; employees must report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition.
• Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens may be employed; employment eligibility verification required.
• Pre‑employment background check required; results considered in determining suitability.
• Disclosure of any substantiated findings or investigations related to sexual misconduct is required under Washington State law.
• Reference checks may be conducted to verify work experience and past duties.

Other Information

• This position is not eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship for employment‑based visas.