Position Description
The Academic Coach and Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring,
reporting to the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity
Programs in the Academic Resource Center (ARC), oversees Eastern’s
peer tutoring program, provides academic coaching to students Flex
Undergraduate students enrolled in the Parent Pathways program, and
assists with other academic support services with an emphasis on
students in the Act 101, EQUIP. This position is hybrid and will
require some evening hours.
Position Responsibilities
Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring Position
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of
peer tutors for the undergraduate peer tutoring program during the
academic year
Implementation and ongoing monitoring of WCOnline for peer
tutoring appointments between tutors and traditional undergraduate
students
Arranges tutoring for summer FastPass and other online summer
courses. Is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and
supervision of peer tutors, and for pairing of tutors with
students
Serves as a member of the EQUIP and Act101 staff teams, helping
with training, program development, and student support
Provides professional recommendations regarding appropriate
reading and study skill accommodations and modifications of course
materials and resources for students who learn differently
Presents Warner Library and ACT 101 Workshops on various
reading and study skill topics
Oversees and monitors the use of NetTutor for undergraduate,
graduate, and flex students
Completes monthly invoice procurements for NetTutor
Academic Coach Position Responsibilities:
- Provides online academic coaching to students who enroll for
services with study skills, time/self-management, test-taking,
reading strategies, etc.
- As requested, develops and presents online workshops focused on
study skills, time management, "negotiating the system" (e.g.,
registration, financial aid), etc.
- Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly records of
contacts and other summary reports as requested.
- Assists students with navigating University systems such as
financial aid and registration.
- Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students
in creating and following programs for improvement.
- Maintains competencies with web-based training and attendance
at seminars.
- Other duties as assigned by the e Assistant Director of
Coaching and Opportunity Programs.
Other Responsibilities:
- Attends ARC staff meetings as requested
- Attends professional development activities relating to peer
tutoring, testing, and the Act 101 program upon request
- Remains knowledgeable about best practices in the field and
implements changes to facilities and procedures when necessary to
meet best practice standards
- Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports as requested
- Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and
integrity, competence and affirmation
- Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with
fairness, dignity, and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and
harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission
Status: Full-time, staff, salaried, exempt, 40 hours per
week, 52 weeks per year.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in education or related field is
required.
- Experience in higher education, teaching experience, and direct
tutoring experience are preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Sensitivity to the needs of developmental students,
first-generation college students, and students with physical and
learning disabilities is essential.
- Must be able to work the duration of the summer EQUIP
program.
- Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours for the
academic year and during the summer Equip program.
- Alignment with the Christian faith-based mission of the
University is essential.
