Learning Coach (f/m/d)

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U); Linz; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper [

Flexible working hours

Job summary

IT:U in Linz, Austria, seeks a Learning Coach to empower small interdisciplinary student teams by guiding project work, planning, and personal development. You will support effective collaboration, self-organization, and reflection within a flexible, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires strong coaching, facilitation and knowledge of project management, Agile methods, and Design Thinking, with English at C1 for clear student communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, facilitation and supporting learning processes.
• Strong understanding of group and team dynamics.
• Experience in project-based learning or project environments.
• Good knowledge of project management, agile methods, and Design Thinking.
• English at C1 level for clear communication with students.

Responsibilities

• Coach small student teams throughout their project work, supporting collaboration and self-organization.
• Guide students in developing 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.
• Foster team reflection and retrospectives, helping students identify improvement areas.
• Facilitate constructive conversations when disagreements arise and align with curriculum goals.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Group dynamics

Project management

Agile methods

Design Thinking

Didactics

English C1

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

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.

Our students learn by working on complex projects in small interdisciplinary teams. As a Learning Coach, you will support these teams in developing the skills and practices they need to work effectively, manage their projects, and take ownership of their learning.

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

Competitive compensation starting from € 42.000 yearly gross salary.