Student Success Coach & Campus Counselor

Are you passionate about empowering college students to thrive academically personally and professionally Do you have a background in mental health care and a commitment to student success We are seeking a dynamic and compassionateStudent Success Coach & Campus Counselorto join the Mitchell Techncial College team.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students as they navigate their college journey. This position combines academic and career coaching and mental health counseling to holistically support student development. The coach will also teachStudent Success coursestoincoming students helping them build a strong foundation for their college experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career coaching and personal counseling to students.
• Teach the Student Success course to first-year students.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of study for students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student retention and engagement.
• Offer support and outreach to students occasionally outside of traditional office hours.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Take initiative in identifying student needs and proposing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related area required; masters degree (college counseling/mental health) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to engage with students outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Teaching or facilitation experience preferred.

The position is open until filled with preference given to applications received on or before October 19 2025.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload their résumé and cover letter to the application. Apply at For additional information contact Scott Fossum Vice President for Academic Affairs at or

Benefits include health dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off tuition assistance program and participation in the SD Retirement System. The successful candidate must be able to pass a state and federal criminal background check.

Mitchell Technical College does not discriminate in its employment of policies and practices or in its educational programs on the basis of race color creed religion age gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation disability national origin or ancestry military/veteran status genetic information or any other category protected by law.

Annual Security Report/Campus Security Crime Statistics

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Mitchell Techs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault prevention and response timely warnings emergency response and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Mitchell Tech website at A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Mitchell Technical College 1800 E Spruce St Mitchell SD 57301 or by calling .