Student Success Team Lead

Campus • Austin, TX

7d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Student Success Team Lead to guide a team of success coaches and improve student outcomes through effective coaching and data-driven strategies. Reporting to the Success Manager, the Team Lead will focus on developing their team, ensuring they build meaningful relationships with students while meeting key performance goals like retention and engagement. If you’re a strong leader with experience in coaching and a passion for using data to achieve results, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• You have 4+ years of experience in customer service, education, student support, or coaching/mentoring programs (experience as a teacher, particularly at the high school level, is a plus)
• You have 3+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage and develop teams
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with both students and staff
• You have a data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to track performance and guide decisions
• You have a passion for coaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience or experience in the education sector or a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coaches are building strong, meaningful relationships with their students
• Lead weekly team meetings and pipeline sessions to identify retention strategies and focus areas
• Use data and KPIs like retention, attendance, and student NPS to track performance and ensure your team meets goals
• Support coaches in addressing challenges and improving outcomes
• Monitor and support your team’s daily activities, including calls, emails, and texts, to ensure effective and timely student engagement
• Conduct call monitoring to provide feedback and help coaches improve their outreach and coaching skills
• Manage a small caseload of students to stay connected with the coaching experience and provide direct support
• Partner with leadership and other stakeholders to align on updates, initiatives, and organizational priorities
• Act as a resource for your team, stepping in to manage escalated student concerns when needed
• Use data insights to identify areas for growth, implement new initiatives, and continuously improve the student success program
• Apply your teaching or instructional experience to coach your team effectively, modeling clear communication, accountability, and student-centered practices.

Benefits

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($65,000 - $75,000) + equity grant
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Fertility benefits via Carrot
• Remote work schedule - Austin, TX based
• Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees