Academic Coach & Student Success Mentor (Evenings/Summer)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Academic Coach to mentor Act101 students and provide academic coaching across EQUIP programs in Pennsylvania.

The role includes advising, progress monitoring, and program administration, with opportunities to lead workshops and summer session teaching. Qualifications include a master's degree in education or related field and experience in student support or advising.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, student affairs, counseling or related field with at least one year of academic support or advising experience.
• Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with students from educationally disadvantaged or urban backgrounds preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational and detail orientation essential.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends and during the EQUIP summer program.
• Must be able to climb three flights of stairs several times per day.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, advise, and role model for Act101 students.
• Meet Act101 students regularly to monitor progress and develop success plans.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to identify eligible students and engage them in the program.
• Maintain accurate records of participation, contacts, and activities in line with guidelines.
• Assist underperforming students and contribute to improvement programs.
• Teach a course during the EQUIP summer program and support other activities.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and training of Peer Counselors for EQUIP.
• Conduct workshops for Act101 or collaborate with staff on enrichment activities.
• Publicize Act101 activities to students in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain records of programming expenses and assist with program administration.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience considered

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Academic Coach to mentor Act101 students and provide academic coaching across EQUIP programs in Pennsylvania.

The role includes advising, progress monitoring, and program administration, with opportunities to lead workshops and summer session teaching. Qualifications include a master's degree in education or related field and experience in student support or advising.