Student Success Coach (Program Specialist 3)

**Position Summary** -------------------- **Please Note:** **The salary range for this position is $****66,072\.00** **\- $****78,504****.00 annually****, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $****80,496****.00** **annually.** **This is a full\-time, permanent, classified, overtime\-eligible position with the Pierce College District and may be eligible for up to two days of remote work per week after the probationary period.** The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti\-racist institution; to truly be anti\-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. The Pierce College **Student Success Coach (Program Specialist 3\) (SSC\-PS3\)**advances Pierce College’s mission through equity\-centered, holistic, and relationship\-based student support grounded in the Belong, Advance, and Thrive (BAT) framework and Inclusive Practices philosophy. Within a Guided Pathways framework, the SSC\-PS3 provides culturally responsive, appreciative, and sustaining advising and case management services that support student belonging, persistence, completion, transfer, career readiness, and overall well\-being. The SSC\-PS3 works intentionally to remove barriers and advance equitable outcomes for students who have been historically underserved or excluded from systems, policies, and practices, with a commitment to Black and Brown Excellence. The SSC\-PS3 builds meaningful relationships with students to identify strengths, interests, goals, and support needs; guides students in academic and career planning; and connects students to campus and community resources that promote engagement, self\-efficacy, and success. In partnership with student services, instruction, and other campus partners, the SSC\-PS3 contributes to an inclusive college environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This position reports directly to the Director of Advising and Advocacy. This position requires regular and consistent attendance. **About the District** Pierce College is a high\-performing, mission\-driven, data\-informed, student\-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For 55 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes. Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recogni