Academic Success Coach

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASC Academic Coach at American University of Sharjah works with the ASC Director and team to provide academic coaching to AUS students, including those on probation, reinstated after dismissal, undeclared, or needing disability accommodations.

The role involves coaching sessions, maintaining records, applying AUS policies, teaching learning strategies, coordinating accommodations, and representing ASC at campus events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in education, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in academic coaching / advising and disability services.
• Experience with diverse student groups in a multicultural setting.
• Computer skills including MS Office, database management, electronic scheduling and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic coaching to AUS students, one-on-one or in groups.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and faculty.
• Maintain student records and statistics.
• Stay current with AUS policies, curriculum and advising procedures.
• Interpret academic policies for students.
• Teach learning strategies to support student success.
• Track progress for assigned student caseload.
• Develop learning contracts and monitor progress.
• Generate reports on student success and service utilization.
• Lead student success workshops on study skills.
• Represent ASC at university events and orientations.
• Coordinate academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Meet with students to collect documentation and review policies.
• Determine reasonable accommodations per ADA and AUS policies.
• Create personalized contracts for students with disabilities.
• Generate letters of accommodation to faculty and coordinate with instructors.

Skills

Academic coaching

Disability services

Diversity experience

MS Office

Database management

Electronic scheduling

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Policy learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or psychology

Master’s degree (preferred) in education or psychology

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Electronic scheduling software

Job description

The ASC Academic Coach at American University of Sharjah works with the ASC Director and team to provide academic coaching to AUS students, including those on probation, reinstated after dismissal, undeclared, or needing disability accommodations.

The role involves coaching sessions, maintaining records, applying AUS policies, teaching learning strategies, coordinating accommodations, and representing ASC at campus events.