Learning Coach (f/m/d)

IT U; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 24.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Climate Ticket Upper Austria

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

You will coach small student teams, guiding them in planning, prioritization, time management, and resource allocation while fostering collaboration and reflective practice.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or completed vocational training or equivalent experience in coaching, pedagogy, psychology, HR development, education, project management or related field.
• Experience in coaching, facilitation and supporting learning processes with students or young professionals.
• Strong understanding of group and team dynamics in project-based learning or project environments.

Aufgaben

• Coach small student teams throughout their project work, supporting effective collaboration and self-organization.
• Guide students in developing their personal and social skills according to the IT:U competence framework.
• Support students in project planning, milestone setting, prioritization, time management, and resource allocation.
• Help teams establish effective ways of working, clarifying roles, and managing challenges and competing priorities.
• Foster team reflection and retrospectives, helping students identify areas for improvement and take ownership of their development.
• Facilitate constructive conversations when disagreements arise, helping students understand different perspectives and work towards solutions.
• Work closely with project educators to align coaching and skills development with curriculum goals.

Kenntnisse

Team coaching

Facilitation

Group dynamics

Project management

Agile methods

Design Thinking

Communication

Conflict management

English C1

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in coaching/related field

Jobbeschreibung

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Coach small student teams throughout their project work, supporting effective collaboration and self-organization.
• Guide students in developing their personal and social skills according to the IT:U competence framework.
• Support students in project planning, milestone setting, prioritization, time management, and resource allocation.
• Help teams establish effective ways of working, clarifying roles, and managing challenges and competing priorities.
• Foster team reflection and retrospectives, helping students identify areas for improvement and take ownership of their development.
• Facilitate constructive conversations when disagreements arise, helping students understand different perspectives and work towards solutions.
• Work closely with project educators to align coaching and skills development with curriculum goals.

Your strengths and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or completed vocational training (or equivalent experience) in coaching, pedagogy, psychology, human resources development, education, project management or related field.
• Experience in coaching, facilitation and supporting learning processes, ideally with students or young professionals.
• Strong understanding of group and team dynamics, with experience supporting collaborative work in project-based learning or project environments.
• Good working knowledge of project management, agile methods, and Design Thinking is an asset, with the ability to help students structure, plan, prioritize, and iteratively develop their projects.
• High social competence, strong communication and conflict management skills, as well as knowledge of didactic methods.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, practical coaching sessions and workshops.
• An open-minded, growth-oriented mindset, with the ability to reflect, adapt to new situations, and continuously learn and develop.
• English skills at a minimum level of C1 required for a clear and structured communication with the students.

What you can expect:

• Diverse and independent work in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
• A unique opportunity to help build a new university
• Part-time work possible from 30 hours/week
• Social activities that promote a positive work environment
• Attractive campus with good transport connections
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.