Academic Coach
Job Summary:
The Academic Coach is responsible for reinforcing the Athletic Academic Services Office (AASO) commitment to transformative education by helping student-athletes with learning strategies, organization, study skills and alignment of their academic priorities. Academic Coaches work with identified student-athletes based on recent matriculation, developing academic achievement and/or learning differences. Academic Coaches seek to model appropriate behavior for learning, provide customized instruction and guide student-athletes through the learning process. The Academic Coach will report to their assigned Learning Specialist and/or the Tutor Coordinator.
This is a part-time position. Applying for this position will add you to the applicant pool, which is available to the search committee for consideration when the need arises for the 2026-2027 year. Your application will be held until May 31, 2027.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
- Works with student-athletes individually or in small groups to build fundamental academic skills using direct instruction methods and appropriate learning strategies.
- Collaborates and communicates with AASO staff members to design and implement academic success plans based on the expectations and standards established by the AASO.
- Assists in the identification, develop and implement appropriate learning strategies and study skills in order to maximize student-athlete success.
- Fosters professional relationship with student-athletes to encourage academic and personal growth.
- Ensures accurate and timely submission of all required documents including but not limited to reports, availability submission, weekly meeting agendas, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality and adhere to all FERPA guidelines
- Learns and adheres to NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Christian University rules and regulations by attending all mandatory trainings and meetings (e.g. - compliance meetings and weekly meetings)
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.
Preferred Education & Experience:
Tutoring or teaching experience. Master’s degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.
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