Support Coach

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Profile: Student Support Specialist 2 Job Family: Student Support Services Time Type: Full time Max Pay – Depends on experience: $58,700.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Connects students to a variety of academic, professional, and personal support services to overcome academic and non-academic barriers and enhance their skills to increase persistence and graduation rates. Job Description: Learning Enterprise at ASU is seeking a motivated and passionate Support Coach to join the Learner Success team. The primary focus of this position will be assisting learners throughout their experience with Learning Enterprise products. This role will be responsible for answering learner questions, assisting with technical issues, documenting process guides, working with learners 1:1 and solving support cases. This position will also support the Learner Enterprise product and learning design teams by communicating issues learners are facing in the Learner Success environment. The ideal candidate takes a service-oriented approach to learners in a supportive environment. Your most important responsibilities will be to help reduce barriers, advocate for learners, and help them achieve their educational goals. This includes conversations via phone, email, or chat systems. Your role is to provide guidance, answer questions, and show that we care about their success in our courses. You will also play an important role in understanding Learner Success learner needs and communicating that to relevant teams to ensure that we’re offering the best educational experience possible. This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. A fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process. Position Salary Range: $58,700 per year Essential Duties: This Support Coach position will be the primary point of contact supporting Learner Success learners and help advocate for changes to our product to provide a better experience. Your most important responsibilities will include: Supporting learners: Serves as a point of contact for learners as an effective communicator who is able to encourage and motivate while being helpful and responsive to their needs and concerns. Responds to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. Consistently performs detail-oriented work quickly, correctly and efficiently. Works collaboratively with other university units and services to facilitate student support in a manner that maintains and grows relationships. Maintain a positive, “How can I help?” attitude. Advocate for Learners and support product improvements Proactively seek solutions in collaboration with the learners and work to remove barriers to internal systems that may be inhibiting their access to take courses. Communicate learner challenges and goals to the broader Learner Success product team to help with prioritization. Works effectively and timely in an environment with competing priorities. Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed. Other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Experience in an institution supporting programs of study for a diverse student population. Evidence of effective communication style that is persuasive, motivating and supportive. Experience in being able to self-direct once projects are identified and perform as a high-functioning team member in a position that requires flexibility and resiliency. Demonstrated knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Office applications including email, spreadsheets, presentations, and documents. Experience in phone-based sales and customer service. Experience managing quickly changing priorities which may include resolution of conflicts. Comfortable troubleshooting technical issues and working with detailed administrative processes Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas LMS. Experience in Hubspot is a plus Working Environment: Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to the resolution of conflicts. May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Department Statement: About the Learning Enterprise ASU’s Learning Enterprise expands universal access to opportunity for learners – at every stage in life. Serving over 1.2 million learners in over 150 countries worldwide, we're reimagining the role of universities in society as catalysts of economic and social mobility, guided by the belief that all learners can harness education as a ladder of opportunity. Our programs meet learners wherever they are, removing the barriers while prioritizing belonging and support. Through ASU’s Learning Enterprise, it’s easy to get started on your learning journey – and there’s no limit to where you can go. Learn more at https://learning.asu.edu/. At Learning Enterprise, we share a common set of values that guide our work and collaboration: Scrappy. We are undaunted by challenges. We remain undeterred by anything that stands in the way of moving our vision forward. If we fall, we get up, over and over again. If it doesn’t exist, we create it. If something doesn’t work, we try something else. Driven. We always push to be better for ourselves, for each other, and for our students. We are not defeated or guided by the status quo. We see what could be and relentlessly pursue it. Intentional Architects. We know our attitude towards what we are doing will determine our success. We see the big picture and take deep pride in building every block that makes up our long-term vision. We are motivated by the potential of a transformed future while remaining firmly focused on tending to the tasks in front of us today. Leading from the heart. We deeply care about people and their well-being. Everyone is unconditionally supported. We believe in human potential and invest in continuous growth. Candid collaborators. We share ideas and feedback at all levels. We have strong opinions loosely held and intentionally engage in debate. We strive for clarity through direct and honest communication. We know our work is better for it. Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19644.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. ASU Statement: Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources . Employment Verification Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Background Check Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Fingerprint Check Statement: This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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