Academic Coach & Writing Skills Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking an Academic Coaching Specialist to support one-on-one and group tutoring for RUSH students, faculty, and other personnel. You will work with the CAE and college leaders to provide graduate-level instruction on academic practices, time management, and writing skills.

This non-student role requires a BA or MS and strong writing, listening, and distance-learning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and four years of experience in humanities, education or sciences.
• Experience in academic support for undergraduate or graduate level students.
• Superior writing knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and students from diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of each student and develop success plans for individuals and cohorts.
• Provide in-depth feedback on study plans and techniques.
• Design and implement workshop curricula on study skills and time management.
• Collaborate with CAE manager, faculty, and staff to coordinate support services.
• Promote CAE services through university-wide events.

Skills

Writing skills

Active listening

Distance learning

Microsoft Office

Web conferencing

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web conferencing software

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking an Academic Coaching Specialist to support one-on-one and group tutoring for RUSH students, faculty, and other personnel. You will work with the CAE and college leaders to provide graduate-level instruction on academic practices, time management, and writing skills.

This non-student role requires a BA or MS and strong writing, listening, and distance-learning skills.