Federal Work Study - Starr Hill Pathways Student Success Coach (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Success Coach plays a pivotal role in empowering middle and high school students to navigate their academic, personal, and career readiness pathways. The Success Coach focuses on fostering student autonomy, self-advocacy, and executive functioning. Managing a dedicated caseload, the Coach serves as a strategic mentor, partner, and advocate, ensuring every student has universal access to the tools and opportunities needed to thrive.

Requirements

Current federal work study eligible UVA undergraduate and graduate.
A deep, genuine belief in the potential of all youth and a commitment to expanding universal access to opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with diverse youth populations and meet them where they are.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a specific emphasis on active listening and the ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue with both students and families.
Exceptional time-management skills necessary to manage a student caseload independently while maintaining high standards of documentation.
Prior experience in youth development, mentoring, education, out-of-school-time programming, or related fields.
Resume and three references.

Nice To Haves

If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.).
TFWS Internships are best suited for students in their 2nd – 4th years.

Responsibilities

Actively manage and support a dedicated caseload of approximately 5-10 students, tracking their overall well-being, engagement, and progress.
Meet with students weekly (either in-person or virtually) to co-create actionable goals, build rapport, and review academic and personal milestones.
Conduct all coaching sessions in strict alignment with established SHP guidelines, utilizing asset-based framework models to encourage student self-reflection and problem-solving.
Guide students in developing critical foundational skills, including time management, study strategies, organization, and navigating educational transitions.
Provide targeted academic support when needed, helping students navigate challenges and connect to broader resources.
Attend scheduled programming days whenever possible to integrate into the broader community culture and support community-centered student initiatives.
Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential digital logs to document all coaching sessions, goals, and intervention strategies.
Communicate proactively with families each quarter to touch base, share updates, and gain valuable perspectives on evolving student needs and external support systems.
Promptly identify and report any "red flags" or high-priority student concerns to the Site Supervisor to ensure immediate, coordinated follow-up.
Attend and actively participate in all mandatory training sessions, professional learning communities, and onboarding to align coaching methodologies with organizational standards.