Academic Coach

Endeavour College of Natural Health Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Clinic consults

Discounted dispensary items

Staff events

Job summary

Endeavour College of Natural Health Pty Ltd. is seeking an Academic Coach to support student success across our Victorian and New South Wales campuses. You will provide tailored coaching, monitor at-risk students, and help implement reasonable adjustments in collaboration with academic staff.

You will develop online learning resources, deliver webinars and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving engagement, retention and progression in higher education pathways.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education, Health Sciences or related field.
• Experience supporting students in higher education, especially at risk or transitioning to tertiary study.
• Experience in online teaching and developing online learning resources.
• Ability to develop student study, research, writing and self-management skills to improve engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored academic coaching to develop study skills, time management, writing, confidence and self-management.
• Identify and support students at academic risk, monitor progress, intervene with staff.
• Develop and review Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPs) with academic staff.
• Support students from diverse equity cohorts with access to services and adjustments.
• Develop online resources, run webinars and contribute to student engagement initiatives.
• Monitor student outcomes and contribute to improvements in teaching and assessment.

Skills

Academic coaching

Student support

Online teaching

Educational program development

Education

Education or related field

Psychology

Social Work

Higher Education

Health Sciences

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Description

Permanent, Full-time* & Hybrid Working

Location: Any of our Victorian or New South Wales campuses

Reporting to the Dean – Higher Education and working as part of the Academic team, the Academic Coach supports student success priorities by providing targeted academic coaching, proactive support for students at academic risk, and tailored strategies that strengthen student engagement, confidence, retention and progression.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored academic coaching to develop students’ study skills, time management, research, academic writing, confidence and self-management, particularly for students transitioning into higher education.
• Proactively identifying and supporting students at academic risk through monitoring progress and engagement, collaborating with academic staff, and implementing timely interventions.
• Developing, monitoring and reviewing Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPs) and liaising with academic staff to support the implementation of reasonable adjustments.
• Supporting students from diverse equity cohorts by identifying individual needs, developing appropriate support strategies and facilitating access to academic, disability, health, welfare, financial and cultural services.
• Developing online academic support resources, delivering webinars and contributing to initiatives that improve student engagement, retention, progression and academic success.
• Monitoring and reporting on student outcomes, contributing to evidence-based improvements in teaching and assessment, and maintaining scholarly activity relevant to higher education learning and teaching

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education, Health Sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students in a higher education setting, particularly those experiencing academic challenges or transitioning into tertiary study.
• Experience in online teaching and developing online learning and academic support resources.
• Demonstrated ability to develop students’ academic, study, research, writing and self-management skills, and implement strategies that enhance engagement and academic success.
• Experience identifying and responding to academic risk, developing individualised support strategies, and collaborating with academic and professional staff to improve student outcomes.
• An understanding of inclusive student support practices and the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and equity cohorts, including students requiring reasonable adjustments.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We value our people and prioritise their professional growth, health and wellbeing. Some of the benefits available to our employees include:

• Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7
• Unlimited and free Endeavour Wellness Clinic consults
• Discounted dispensary items
• Regular staff events, including morning teas, mid-year socials and end-of-year celebrations

* We welcome applications from candidates seeking 0.8 FTE (4 days per week), with flexibility to consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.