Academic Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year experience facilitating college student programs; Demonstrates a working proficiency in the ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development, and success by applying coaching approaches to diverse individual student situations.
   

Competencies Required

• Knowledge of topics of and/or for college students from traditionally marginalized communities (e.g. underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ, veterans, and individuals with disabilities)
• Educational program development and delivery 
• Use of technology for preparing presentations, recording student contact notes, managing a case list of students
• Clearly demonstrates a working proficiency in each of the following:
  • working effectively with students, staff, faculty, and other constituents in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals (i.e. individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status); 
  • effective communication techniques with students regarding their college experience objectives and providing feedback to improve performance;

Desirable Qualifications

• A master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
• Experience with higher education assessment and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and programming pertaining to college/university academics, advising, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, student services.

Required Application Materials

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a resume and a cover letter, and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.
 

NOTE: This position salary range is advertised below.  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.