Student Success Coach - Nursing

Muskegon Community College 

Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training.

With nearly a 100-year history of academic excellence, MCC is a public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With robust student success support, free tutoring, 18 athletic teams, events, clubs, and activities, MCC has an annual, full-time equated student enrollment of approximately 2,300 and an unduplicated headcount of 5,100.

Most recently, Muskegon Community College outranked all other colleges in Michigan for the rate of students who received federal financial aid and then transferred to continue their education at a four-year institution. The college’s transfer-out rate was the highest in Michigan, 7 percentage points above the state average, and outpaced the average transfer rate across the nation. MCC is nationally recognized for its liberal arts and occupational programs. 

The College has an annual operating budget (general fund) of $44 million and employs about 210 regular full and part-time staff and many adjunct faculty and student assistants. The College also offers 56 Associate degree programs and 29 certificate programs.  

The main campus is located on a 111-acre campus in Muskegon which includes the Hendrik Meijer Library & Information Technology Center, Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center (including the Overbrook Theater and Art Gallery), Stevenson Center for Higher Education, the Science Center, the Health and Wellness Center, and the Art & Music Center.  

Muskegon Community College also operates the Sturrus Technology Center and Fab Lab in downtown Muskegon and extension centers in Ottawa and Newaygo Counties.

Living in Muskegon County 
Muskegon County residents enjoy 26 miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, as well as one of America’s only luge tracks at the Winter Sports Complex and the regionally popular Michigan’s Adventure Amusement & Water Park. An outdoor recreation hub with three state parks and swimming, fishing and boating on its many lakes and rivers, the Muskegon area offers dynamic downtown and beachfront restaurant and entertainment venues. The Muskegon Farmer’s Market is the second largest in Michigan. Cruise ships dock in Muskegon, while a high-speed ferry connects the city to Milwaukee. Notable local museums range from rare art collections to an actual World War II submarine and a U.S. Navy ship used during D-Day. 

 Salary Range: Up to $80,000 depending on experience  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 25, 2024

MCC is looking for 2 Nursing Student Success Coach through a Grant Funded program. 

WE ASK - Do you have a desire to impact future nurses?  Want to make a difference and help students to be successful?  

Flexible Working Schedule

Closed for Major Holidays  

General Description: 

The Nursing Student Success Coach provides guidance to students starting with the decision to enroll, assistance with the admissions and financial aid processes, understanding and solving issues that stand in the way of successful enrollment, re-enrollment and credential or degree completion. The Coach works with students helping them acclimate to the college culture, assess and triage student issues throughout their college experience at Muskegon Community College while connecting students with essential resources such as tutoring, financial literacy tools, financial aid, career services, counseling, disability services, faculty, student life activities and community resources to assist with things like transportation, housing and/or food insecurity and other basic needs. They will also assist students with accessing student portals, learning management systems and degree planning, career exploration, and other learning tools. The Nursing Student Success Coach is part of the Office of Student Success, and supports the organization in executing its strategic and tactical plans. 

Salary : $80,000