Position Description
The Academic Coach provides mentoring, supportive counseling,
academic coaching, and advising to students participating in Act
101 (The Pennsylvania Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program),
participates in the academic and holistic support program offered
to EQUIP academic bridge program students, and offers academic
coaching to the general student population.
Position Responsibilities
- Acts as a mentor, advisor, and role model to Act 101
students.
- Meets with Act 101 students on a regular basis to monitor
academic progress and personal adjustment, develop plans for
success, and provide direct support (e.g., academic coaching).
Works with the Assistant Director for Opportunity Programs to
identify Act 10-eligible students and engages students in the
program.
Maintains accurate and timely records of student program
participation agreements, contacts and other program activities,
ensuring that PHEAA guidelines regarding documentation are
followed.
Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming in
creating and following programs for improvement.
During the summer EQUIP pre-college summer academic bridge
program, teaches one course (typically College Survival Skills) and
assists with other student support and administrative
activities.
Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of
Peer Counselors for the EQUIP summer academic bridge program.
Assists with supervision when requested by the Assistant Director
for Opportunity Programs.
Conducts workshops for Act 101 students and/or collaborates
with other University staff to offer workshops and other enrichment
activities for Act 101 and EQUIP students.
Publicizes Act 101 program activities to students in a timely
and effective manner.
Maintains accurate records of programming expenses.
Assists with other aspects of Act 101 program administration as
identified by the Assistant Director for Opportunity Programs.
Status: Full-time, staff, 40 hours per week, 12 months per
year.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in education, student affairs, counseling or a
related field and a minimum of one year's experience in academic
support, counseling, and/or advising in an institution of higher
education are strongly preferred.
- Candidates with a bachelor's degree and significant relevant
experience may be considered.
- Experience working with students from educationally
disadvantaged, low income, and urban backgrounds is preferred.
- Proven written and oral communication skills, excellent
interpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail are
essential.
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends and
the entire duration of the EQUIP summer program (typically 4-5
weeks late June through early August).
- Must be able to climb three flights of stairs several times a
day.
