Academic Coach and Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is seeking an Academic Coach and Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring to lead the peer tutoring program, provide academic coaching, and support EQUIP/Act101 initiatives. The role emphasizes reading and study-skill accommodations, workshop delivery, and collaboration across ARC teams.

The position is hybrid with some evening hours, serving Flex Undergraduate students and other learners, and advancing the university’s mission through caring,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• Experience in higher education, teaching experience, and direct tutoring experience are preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Sensitivity to the needs of developmental students, first-generation college students, and students with physical and learning disabilities is essential.
• Must be able to work the duration of the summer EQUIP program.
• Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours for the academic year and during the summer Equip program.
• Alignment with the Christian faith-based mission of the University is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees peer tutoring program recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of peer tutors during the academic year.
• Implements and monitors WCOnline for tutoring appointments between tutors and students.
• Arranges tutoring for summer FastPass and online courses; recruits, hires, trains, and pairs tutors with students.
• Serves as a member of EQUIP and Act101 staff teams; assists with training, program development, and student support.
• Provides recommendations for reading and study skill accommodations and modifications of course materials.
• Presents Warner Library and ACT 101 Workshops on reading and study skills.
• Oversees and monitors NetTutor usage for undergraduate, graduate, and flex students.
• Completes monthly NetTutor invoice procurements.

Skills

Communication skills

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Academic Coach and Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring, reporting to the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs in the Academic Resource Center (ARC), oversees Eastern’s peer tutoring program, provides academic coaching to students Flex Undergraduate students enrolled in the Parent Pathways program, and assists with other academic support services with an emphasis on students in the Act 101, EQUIP. This position is hybrid and will require some evening hours.

• Ongoing recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of peer tutors for the undergraduate peer tutoring program during the academic year
• Implementation and ongoing monitoring of WCOnline for peer tutoring appointments between tutors and traditional undergraduate students
• Arranges tutoring for summer FastPass and other online summer courses. Is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer tutors, and for pairing of tutors with students
• Serves as a member of the EQUIP and Act101 staff teams, helping with training, program development, and student support
• Provides professional recommendations regarding appropriate reading and study skill accommodations and modifications of course materials and resources for students who learn differently
• Presents Warner Library and ACT 101 Workshops on various reading and study skill topics
• Oversees and monitors the use of NetTutor for undergraduate, graduate, and flex students
• Completes monthly invoice procurements for NetTutor

Assistant Coordinator for Tutoring Position Responsibilities

• Ongoing recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of peer tutors for the undergraduate peer tutoring program during the academic year
• Implementation and ongoing monitoring of WCOnline for peer tutoring appointments between tutors and traditional undergraduate students
• Arranges tutoring for summer FastPass and other online summer courses. Is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer tutors, and for pairing of tutors with students
• Serves as a member of the EQUIP and Act101 staff teams, helping with training, program development, and student support
• Provides professional recommendations regarding appropriate reading and study skill accommodations and modifications of course materials and resources for students who learn differently
• Presents Warner Library and ACT 101 Workshops on various reading and study skill topics
• Oversees and monitors the use of NetTutor for undergraduate, graduate, and flex students
• Completes monthly invoice procurements for NetTutor

Academic Coach Position Responsibilities

• Provides online academic coaching to students who enroll for services with study skills, time/self-management, test-taking, reading strategies, etc.
• As requested, develops and presents online workshops focused on study skills, time management, "negotiating the system" (e.g., registration, financial aid), etc.
• Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly records of contacts and other summary reports as requested.
• Assists students with navigating University systems such as financial aid and registration.
• Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students in creating and following programs for improvement.
• Maintains competencies with web-based training and attendance at seminars.
• Other duties as assigned by the e Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.

Other Responsibilities

• Attends ARC staff meetings as requested
• Attends professional development activities relating to peer tutoring, testing, and the Act 101 program upon request
• Remains knowledgeable about best practices in the field and implements changes to facilities and procedures when necessary to meet best practice standards
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports as requested
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission

Status

Full-time, staff, salaried, exempt, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

• A Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• Experience in higher education, teaching experience, and direct tutoring experience are preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Sensitivity to the needs of developmental students, first-generation college students, and students with physical and learning disabilities is essential.
• Must be able to work the duration of the summer EQUIP program.
• Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours for the academic year and during the summer Equip program.
• Alignment with the Christian faith-based mission of the University is essential.