Part-Time Professional Academic Coach

Job Summary

Part-Time Professional Academic Coaches conduct academic coaching sessions with students as well as serve in a coaching and mentorship role for peer coaches who are in their first year of coaching or need to improve their coaching knowledge and skills. Professional Academic Coaches report to the Assistant Director of Academic Support. The goal of the Academic Coaching program is to enrich, enhance, and facilitate the student learning experience at Lamar University by offering research-based strategies to improve study techniques, manage time, identify strategies, adopt behaviors, and develop action steps to support their academic journey.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide academic coaching services to students in compliance with policies and procedures set forth by STARS and CRLA.
• Coach new and existing Academic Coaches to abide by the policies and procedures of Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services and the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).
• Conduct routine evaluations of coaches during the semester to provide feedback and support, and a full formal evaluation at the end of the semester.
• Submit all applicable reports and required documentation in a timely, accurate manner
• Attend proscribed professional development sessions and training to keep up to date with research based best practices.
• Deliver presentations on various academic skills and strategies to student organizations across campus as needed.
• Promote student awareness of all programs/services offered.
• Participate in outreach and tabling events.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold FERPA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Academic Support.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university is required. At least a year working with student support services. Must be available for pre-semester training and regular staff meetings. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills. Capacity and desire to work with students of diverse backgrounds. Highly dependable, punctual, and adaptable. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong academic skills, behaviors, and habits that can be modeled for students. Ability to clearly explain information in multiple ways. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to read written or printed text on screens or paper.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or through writing.
• Manual dexterity for writing, typing, and reaching.
• Ability to move safely to and from various buildings across campus.
• Ability to lift and move objects no heavier than 10 pounds.

Job Conditions

Work is indoors and sedentary. Schedule is subject to change according to worker availability and department need.