Location: 📍 7251 W McCarty St, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), hourly position. The schedule will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, based on student needs. Some days may be earlier (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), and some may be later (e.g., 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.). Flexibility is required.
Compensation: $24 - $26 per hour
Are you someone who knows how to motivate others to follow through and succeed?
Do you enjoy building strong relationships while also holding people accountable to their goals?
Are you energized by helping students stay on track, complete certifications, and reach graduation?
If so, this role could be a great fit.
About the Role
The Student Success Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting students from onboarding through graduation, with a primary focus on retention, certification completion, and academic persistence.
This is not a passive student services role. You will “walk alongside” students—building trust while also pushing, motivating, and holding them accountable to complete certifications and stay on track. Success in this role is defined by your ability to engage students consistently, remove barriers, and drive measurable outcomes.
You’ll manage a caseload of students and work cross-functionally with academics, admissions, and student support teams in a metrics-driven, performance-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Performance & Accountability
Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics, including:
Retention and persistence
Certification readiness and attainment
Graduation progression
Contribute to a performance-driven culture focused on measurable student outcomes
Student Engagement & Advocacy
Serve as a consistent point of contact and advocate for assigned students
Build strong relationships that foster trust, accountability, and follow-through
Proactively identify and address barriers to persistence and certification completion
Support students with attendance, academic standing, and program navigation
Retention & Certification Support
Drive certification outcomes through early intervention, consistent follow-up, and milestone tracking
Partner closely with Academic leadership and instructors to monitor student progress
Support students with resource referrals, accommodations, and escalation pathways as needed
Data, Documentation & Compliance
Accurately document all student interactions, engagement activities, and outcomes in CampusNexus and other systems
Participate in cohort tracking, G&E chart confirmation, and required audits
Contribute to weekly and monthly reporting tied to student success metrics
Events, Programming & Collaboration
Support and/or facilitate workshops, certification readiness initiatives, alumni events, and career fairs
Collaborate with Academic, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Employer Engagement teams to ensure coordinated student support
Participate in commencement and key student milestone events
What We’re Looking For
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience
1–2+ years of experience in student services, advising, admissions, recruiting, workforce development, or a related role
Experience in a proprietary (for-profit), post-secondary education environment strongly preferred
Background in admissions or sales is highly beneficial
Skills & Mindset
Strong ability to motivate, influence, and hold students accountable
Excellent communication skills with a student-centered approach
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working in a metrics-driven, performance-focused environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
CampusNexus experience preferred
What Makes You a Great Fit
You are a natural motivator—you know how to push people in a supportive, effective way
You balance empathy with accountability and follow-through
You are persistent and don’t give up on students easily
You thrive in structured environments with clear goals and expectations
You are comfortable having tough conversations when needed
You bring a positive, team-oriented mindset and take ownership of outcomes
Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that supports your personal and professional well-being. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance options
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We are committed to fostering a workplace that values accountability, growth, and student success.