Coordinator, Post-Traditional and Student Parent Success

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute evidence-based initiatives to increase completion rates for post-traditional and student parent populations.
• Provide high-touch academic advising, career coaching, and mentorship to help students balance academics with professional and family life.
• Facilitate the creation of affinity communities to foster peer-to-peer support and social connection.
• Serve as a campus expert on wraparound services, assisting students in accessing local, state, and federal support systems like SNAP and childcare.
• Collaborate with Residential Education to support families living in the EcoVillage.
• Partner with Campus Life, the Black Cultural Center, Espacio Cultural Latinx, and Counseling Services to ensure inclusive programming.
• Hire, train, and mentor student labor positions, supporting the development of students' professional acumen.
• Advocate on institutional committees to ensure campus policies and physical spaces are accessible to students with diverse life commitments.
• Research and secure external grant opportunities to expand program capacity and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 1-2 years of experience in student success, academic advising, counseling, or case management.
• Demonstrated experience working with adult learners, student parents, or veterans in an advocacy capacity.
• Proven ability to work effectively across various college departments.
• Established experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional team leadership and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated adaptability to continual change and growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including health care, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff (ages 6 weeks to 6 years).
• Seabury Center membership and Staff Development Funds.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

About the Company

Founded in 1855, Berea College is a nationally recognized coeducational and interracial college in the South. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, Berea provides a no-tuition promise to all enrolled students. The college is committed to interracial education and serves a diverse student body with an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond.