Position Description
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity
Programs, the Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Students
provides academic coaching to students in Eastern’s Act 101
Program.
Position Responsibilities
- Provides online academic coaching to students in the Act 101
Program 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 by the Assistant
Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.
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 Assistant Director of Coaching
and Opportunity Programs.
Works to foster a team environment.
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: Part-time 19 hours/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.
- Proven written and oral communication skills, excellent
interpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail are
essential.
- Demonstrated student service orientation, and proficiency with
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
- are required.
- One-two years of experience with Brightspace preferred.
Experience with Zoom, online education preferred.
- Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines and ability
to work independently in a cross-functional team fostering trust
with all levels of faculty, staff, and leadership are
essential.
- Experience in, or positive attitude towards, adult education is
essential.
Supplemental Information
Employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of
grant funds, satisfactory job performance, and the program's
ongoing operational needs. I n the event that grant funding is
reduced, terminated, or not renewed, your position may be subject
to modification or termination
