Success Coach

The Success Coaches at the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success will serve as a resource for other students interested in developing skills that will benefit their academic, professional, and/or personal success. These coaches will meet with students individually, with weekly scheduled appointments, and will be responsible for walk-in conversations.

• Provide one-on-one coaching related to academic success and personal and/or professional development; staff will be responsible for individual appointments and walk-in hours.
• Collaborate with the Center for Student Success staff to provide appropriate academic plans and referrals for students working with the Center.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with in-class and other Wahtera Center educational and/or awareness activities.
• Track contact with students using services.
• Willing and able to complete summer training modules in Canvas and Fall Training on Monday, August 31, 2026.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• May be assigned to serve in an outreach role to specific student populations (commuter, first-generation, etc.)
• May assist with midterm outreach for first-year students who have been referred to the WWCSS.

• The ability to convey information clearly and effectively to individuals.
• Excellent listening skills.
• A dedicated interest in supporting the success of other students.
• An encouraging, patient attitude.
• Previous coaching, tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience.
• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the fall semester
• Have completed two semesters of academic work at Michigan Tech by the time the appointment begins.
• Must have a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 at the time of application and maintain it throughout his/her time as a staff member.
• Must be free of any disciplinary sanctions imposed through the Office of Academic and Community Conduct.
• Must have satisfactory midterm and end-of-year evaluations to continue in this role.
• Must have satisfactory academic progress towards their degree. 

• A strong understanding of Michigan Tech’s resources.
• Previous experience developing students in success skills areas (time management, study skills, using campus resources, working with faculty, prioritization, etc.).
• Previous learning center experience.