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Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton and Manahawkin. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s strong student-centered vision and mission. 

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Professional Services Specialist 3, Student Success Coach

  • Galloway, New Jersey
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Transitions, Access & Retention
  • AFT Professional Staff
  • Opening on: Mar 9 2026
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Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: Student Transitions, Access & Retention (STAR)

Salary Range: $63,833.23 - $73,415.99

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Academic Achievement Programs, the Student Success Coach (SSC) is a key member of the Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) team. The SSC position supports student retention and persistence efforts in Stockton University's Academic Achievement Programs. The SSC primary responsibility is advising/coaching/mentoring a caseload of students from Academic Achievement Programs. Additionally, SSC participates and provides support for the AAP Summer Bridge Program.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provides comprehensive group and one-on-one advising, holistic counseling, referrals, and support services to a caseload of AAP students to ensure their academic success and compliance with program and university requirements. Provide support services to all AAP students including, but not limited to, first-year, upper-class, first semester transfers, undeclared, and other groups as needed
  • May be requested to teach, facilitate, or support an AAP-specific course
  • Interviews, recommends, and monitors part-time and student staff members during the academic year, as well as assists with the supervision and training of AAP summer bridge part time staff. Identifies growth areas and provides ongoing feedback to staff members
  • Assists with planning, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating the AAP Summer Bridge and other program initiatives throughout the academic year to enhance effectiveness and student outcomes
  • Documents, tracks, reviews, and provides data and metrics related to student contacts, workshop participation, and annual reporting
  • Collaborates with various stakeholders, including campus partners, faculty, committees, and parents/families to support AAP students and advance program goals. Collaborates with institutional retention initiatives and high impact practices that support the academic achievement, career readiness, and post-graduate success of AAP students
  • Participates in weekend events that support enrollment, recruitment, and student success efforts
  • Collaborates with financial aid, and admissions to provide information to students and parents/families about program benefits, eligibility guidelines, and FAFSA workshops
  • Ensure compliance with university and program policies, in areas such as holistic advising practices, financial aid requirements, and service-learning credits. Assists in the caseload management, roster review, and agreement review to ensure AAP compliance
  • Seek membership in professional associations, maintain awareness of trends and issues related to AAP related populations, and participate in relevant training and development opportunities
  • Utilize available electronic student record/information systems such as Banner, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, Osprey Hub, or other student success management systems as well as assessment/data management tools (i.e. Anthology) in the delivery of services to ensure the AAP program meets the needs of AAP participants
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated experience working with student success strategies, including developmental and intrusive advising practices
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, technological, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff
  • Demonstrated experience as a self-directed learner and working in teams

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited four year institution
  • Two years of professional experience in an institution of higher education, education, or other field that is directly related to the functions of this position
  • Valid Driver’s license

*NOTE:  Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of college.)  A Ph.D. or an Ed.D. degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. with a focus on student development or counseling
  • Three or more years of experience advising, mentoring, coaching, teaching at risk-college students

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email:  CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process. 

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application in addition to the following required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

  • A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial Graduate transcripts

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Please note:

  • Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
  • In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
  • Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.