--- title: Learning Student Success Coach description: Western University of Health Sciences is hiring for the Learning Student Success Coach role in Pomona, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/learning-student-success-coach-at-western-university-of-health-sciences-01a16239-b039-7ede-b31d-dd8c67b54b91 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Western University of Health Sciences as Learning Student Success Coach in Pomona, CA. Pays $70.3K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2unf5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Western University of Health Sciences | | **Location** | Pomona, CA | | **Salary** | $70.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Western University of Health Sciences sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 8 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Western University of Health Sciences. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $51,000 – $73,000 a year (median $70,000). ## Description About WesternU As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Posting Details | Position Title | Learning and Student Success Coach | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Control Number | A02511 | | Type of Position | Administration | | Position Status | Full-time | | Department | 2001-College of Optometry | | Campus | Western University Campus-Pomona, CA | | Position Location | California | | Job Summary | Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Academic Support, the Learning & Student Success Coach supports student academic achievement through the development and delivery of learning support services, academic success programming, and individualized skill-building strategies. This position works collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners to promote effective learning techniques, academic resilience, and student persistence in a higher education environment. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Familiarity with a variety of psycho-educational measures, standardized exams, and test-taking strategies and possess an ability to analyze learning outcomes and identify underlying reasons for individual differences in learning. Familiarity with the structure, rigor, and demands of graduate/professional or health sciences education. Adeptness and comfort toward working as a team player and exhibit a strong, collaborative spirit. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including students, staff, faculty, administration and outside constituents. Excellent communicator who is skilled in keeping a calm and professional attitude and demeanor during all interactions, be culturally sensitive, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work autonomously and productively. This includes the effective management of time, collection of data, and completion of tasks/projects with diverse floating deadlines, in a high paced environment. Experience in working in an academic environment with students under performance pressure. Ability to collaborate with faculty to support at-risk students. This includes responding to faculty concerns and communicating with faculty members and/or content experts when needed to better support a student’s academic progress. Ability to oversee the administration and interpretation of assessments utilized to identify potential obstacles to student achievement and retention. Ability to develop and facilitate innovative workshops and small group activities to promote academic success of new, at-risk and enrolled students in both didactic and clinical education. Ability to provide personalized, in-person as well as online support services to students. Services provided may include knowledge and skill development in the following areas: metacognitive awareness, learning for retention, test-taking strategies, study planning and time management. Strong presentation and facilitation skills. This includes a solid background in public speaking, group and/or workshop facilitation and audience engagement/interaction. Adaptive and willing to reach students on innovative platforms, including ability to research and develop interactive modules that can be deployed to students. Ability to effectively collaborate with university support services to assist learners who may have learning challenges and help find creative solutions to help individuals overcome barriers to academic success. Knowledge of the cognitive science of learning and its specific application in the graduate health sciences education context. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. | | Required Qualifications | Candidates with advanced academic preparation may bring additional expertise in student learning, academic support strategies, and higher education best practices that will contribute to the continued growth and innovation of the department. While this role is primarily administrative and student-support focused, it operates within a collaborative academic setting dedicated to student success and engagement. **Education:** Master’s degree in higher in education, educational psychology, health professions education, a clinical discipline, or a closely related field. **Experience:** Three to five years of related experience in educational support, preferably in learning skills service or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience providing educational assessment and intervention strategies to diverse adult learners, preferably in health sciences or STEM education. | | Preferred Qualifications | **Education:** Doctoral degree is preferred Advanced clinical, educational, or health professions background (e.g., OD, Ed.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., or comparable preparation) with experience in graduate/professional student learning support, psychoeducational assessment, or academic coaching. **Experience:** Familiarity with optometric, health sciences, or other rigorous graduate/professional education environments and associated licensure or credentialing processes. **Certification:** Academic coaching certification (e.g., InsideTrack, CTEDU, etc.) | Essential Job Duties | Key Responsibilities | Conduct initial and ongoing academic coaching sessions with optometry students individually to evaluate learning behaviors, study strategies, time management, and test-taking approaches and guide them in making any necessary adjustments. Assess, identify, evaluate, and resolve learning issues of students of diverse educational backgrounds using validated psycho-educational assessment tools; devise and recommend strategies to aid individual students in the process of correction. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Design personalized student academic services and interventions based on best practices for learning mastery and retention Implement strategies and programs specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry student. Support and guide students in adopting evidence-based study strategies; apply the cognitive science of learning to support students’ metacognitive skills development. Assist matriculating students, and on occasion alumni, individually in the development of licensure examination study plans. Maintain organized records of students’ individual performance and improvement over time; complete and submit regular reports delineating progress to date. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Make recommendations and referrals for learning assessments, screening, testing, or other support services (as needed). Support the Student Performance Committee and faculty by rendering services to optometry students in the remediation process. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Design and implement workshops specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry students and faculty. Participate in curricular content in relevant areas. | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Collaborate with other departments within the University such as the Center for Disability & Health Policy (CDHP) and the Learning Enhancement & Academic Development (LEAD) Office to provide comprehensive support to optometry students. Perform other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Posting Details Continued | Work Schedule | Exempt position. Typical working hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Some nights and weekends required. | | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. • WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale | Minimum | $70,304.00 Annually | | ------- | -------------------- | | Maximum | $140,000.00 Annually | ## Skills - Audience Engagement - Learning Support - Design Thinking - Teamwork - STEM Education - Collaboration - Time Management - Presentation Skills - Public Speaking - Educational Assessment - Facilitation - Human Resources - Communication ## Benefits - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Youth & Career Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Academic Advisor / Student Success Advisor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling/academic-advisor-student-success-advisor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260752 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)