What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Science Academic Success Coach position at Southwest Tech?
Southwest Tech is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all employees can
experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences, defend
human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.
POSITION Health Science Academic Success Coach [Part-time/Non-benefitted]
APPLY BY Open Until Filled
HIRE DATE TBD Upon Offer
DIVISION Student Services
REPORTS TO Disability and Support Services Manager
CLASSIFICATION Hourly (Non-Exempt)
POSTING DATE June 16, 2026
SUMMARY
As an Academic Success Coach, you will provide tailored academic and personal support services to enhance student
achievement, engagement, retention, and graduation. Collaborating with faculty, advisors, and other support staff, you will
focus on serving Special Populations as defined by WTCS: students with disabilities, Pell Grant recipients, veterans,
incarcerated individuals, dislocated workers, students of color, and English Language Learners (ELL). Most of your work
will involve supporting students in health science programs and/or science courses, offering specialized guidance and
resources to address the unique academic challenges and opportunities within these fields.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Deliver individual, group, and classroom-embedded academic coaching and tutoring for students in health science
programs and/or science courses
- Support content mastery, study strategies, and executive function skills relevant to rigorous science-based
- Collaborate with instructors, advisors, and support staff to support retention and completion in health science
- Coordinate and document grant-funded support tied to required coursework and program participation.
- Monitor student progress, implement proactive interventions, and coordinate referrals to campus and community
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to data collection for grant compliance and student success
- Foster a welcoming and student-centered learning environment
- Use technology and data systems to support instruction, communication, and documentation
- Work flexible hours as needed, including some evenings and/or weekends
- Perform related duties as assigned
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
- Preference to applicants with a science background.
- Spanish language skills preferred, but not required
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, college staff,
and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Strong organizational, program, and record-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet
- Sound judgment with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student matters with discretion.
- Effective decision-making, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Experience applying motivational interviewing and customer-service principles when supporting students and
- Proficiency with computers and software applications; understanding of general education concepts and
2 HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT
Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles may require
physical capabilities, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations
throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process, or if you need an accommodation, please email Human Resources at
humanresources@swtc.edu or 608.822.2314. (TDD: 608.822.2072).
SALARY RANGES
C41 Hourly: $23.51-$32.92
SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to completion of a criminal
background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-
discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809.
Salary : $24 - $33