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Graduate Assistant CMU - Student Success Coach - On Site – Delta College
(Flexible Hybrid Option Available)
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Position Information
Position Title Graduate Assistant CMU - Student Success Coach - On Site – Delta College (Flexible Hybrid Option Available)
Employee Group Other
Division/Department Advising
Status 3 Part-time, temporary positions, 20 hrs/wk, 30 wks/yr
Full tuition for the Central Michigan University Master of Arts in Higher
Education Administration and Social Justice (MAHESJ) program.
Annual stipend of $12,000 ($6,000 fall semester; $6,000 winter semester).
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.
Primary Purpose: Provide holistic, proactive coaching and support for a
caseload of Delta College students, focusing on academic success, retention,
career readiness, and equitable access, while gaining practical student
affairs experience to complement graduate studies in higher education.
Student Support and Coaching
Provide one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned students to support
academic progress, career planning, life-balance, and personal well-being.
Help students identify educational, personal, and professional goals;
assist them to set realistic, attainable milestones and monitor progress.
Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and other support offices to identify
students at risk (academically, financially, socially) and proactively
reach out.
Serve as a referral point: connect students with academic support
(tutoring, disability resources), financial aid, counseling, career
services, community resources.
Help students navigate institutional policies and procedures
(registration, course scheduling, academic planning, withdrawal/leave of
absence, etc.).
Maintain a caseload of students; use early-alert systems or data (grades,
attendance, advising referrals) to identify potential dropouts or
struggling students and intervene.
Onboarding, Outreach and Engagement
Participate in orientation, onboarding, or “first-year experience”
activities for new students. Welcome first time students, explain
available services, and help them transition to college life.
Conduct outreach (email, phone, in-person, virtual) to maintain regular
contact with assigned students. Outreach could include check-ins,
reminders, support for registration deadlines, financial aid or
scholarship reminders, etc.
Assist in coordination of peer/student groups, workshops, or events
(e.g., study skills workshops; career readiness sessions; transfer
planning; community-building events).
Advocacy, Equity and Inclusive Support
Provide culturally responsive coaching and support, with sensitivity to
diverse student populations, particularly minoritized or non-traditional
students, aligning with the MAHESJ (M.A. in Higher Education
Administration and Social Justice) program's social-justice orientation.
Advocate for students' holistic needs (academic, social/emotional,
financial, accessibility), and help navigate institutional or community
systems as needed.
Data Collection, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate records of student interactions, progress, outcomes,
referrals, and follow-ups in institutional tracking systems.
Work with institutional data (retention/graduation data, early-alert
reports) to help identify patterns, highrisk groups, and inform retention
interventions.
Participate in departmental or cross-departmental meetings to review
student support strategies, share outcomes, and refine practices.
Flexibility & Professional Development
Graduate Assistants are encouraged to actively contribute insights from
their MAHESJ coursework and lived experience to help shape coaching
practices, program design, and continuous improvement efforts, while
balancing flexible coaching responsibilities with their own academic and
professional development.
Engage in ongoing training: learning best practices in student development
theory, equity/social justice in higher ed, institutional procedures,
leveraging their MAHESJ coursework and GA supervision.
Commit to working flexible hours as needed (e.g., evenings, weekends) to
meet students' availability, especially for non-traditional or working
students.
Required Qualifications
Must be enrolled in the M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Social
Justice program at Central Michigan University at the time the Graduate
Assistant position begins.
Must be available to work 20 hours per week with a flexible work
arrangement that may include both in-person and remote work. Some on-site
presence at Delta College locations will be required based on position
responsibilities and departmental needs.
Additional Experiences Considered
Application Deadline Position will remain open until filled.
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a
sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
Delta.edu
Indeed.com
MI Works / MI Talent Bank
HigherEdJobs.com
Michigan HERC Website
MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
Other
If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
Are you currently enrolled in, or have you been accepted into, the Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Social Justice (MAHESJ) program at Central Michigan University?
Yes, currently enrolled
Yes, accepted and will begin prior to employment
No
Why are you interested in serving as a Graduate Assistant Student Success Coach at Delta College?
(Open Ended Question)
Delta College serves students with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, ages, and educational experiences. Describe an experience where you worked with or supported individuals whose experiences were different from your own. What did you learn from that experience?
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript 1
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Professional Certifications or Licensures
Transcript 2
Transcript 3
