Academic Coaching Specialist

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 57,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking an Academic Coaching Specialist to support students across multiple scholarship cohorts. The role focuses on belonging, academic, career, social, and emotional support, connecting students to campus and community resources, and guiding persistence and degree completion.

Collaboration with campus partners enables holistic wrap-around support. The Academic Coach will use student data to identify needs and connect students with timely resources to increase

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
Interest in working in a collaborative and positive environment
Experience in higher education preferred (tutoring, learning center, or academic advising)
Knowledge of learning strategies, academic success skills, motivational techniques, and basic counseling principles
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

Provide proactive academic and career coaching through individual and group meetings, digital outreach, and targeted interventions.
Develop individualized success plans and maintain regular communication with students to monitor progress and connect with resources.
Collaborate with advisors, faculty, and peer mentors to coordinate outreach and support for students.
Maintain accurate records of student interactions to support program assessment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Counseling principles

Learning strategies

Motivational techniques

Educational setting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Academic Coaching Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst employees and prospective employees based on race, color,ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race,color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, geneticinformation, veteran status, marital status, and/or politicalaffiliation in its education programs or activities, includingadmissions and employment. The University prohibits any form ofretaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination,harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protectedactivity.

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Job Title

Academic Coaching Specialist

Job Grade

AS23S

Division

Student Life and Wellbeing

College/Dept

Learning Communities

Department

DASH

Requisition Number

2026-00314

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

Primarily M-F, 8am-5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to workRemotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclementweather policy?

Pay Information

52,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

This position will serve as an Academic Coach within Durango’sAdvancement & Support Hub ( DASH ), supporting students acrossmultiple scholarship cohorts. The position will foster belongingand student success through individualized academic, career,social, and emotional support; connections to campus and communityresources; and guidance in developing skills and strategies forpersistence and degree completion. The Academic Coach willcollaborate with campus partners to provide holistic, wrap-aroundsupport and use student data to proactively identify needs andconnect students with timely resources, with the goal of increasingretention and graduation.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Academic Coaching

Provide proactive, ongoing academic and career coaching throughindividualized and group meetings, digital outreach, and othertargeted interventions. Develop individualized success plans andmaintain regular communication with students to monitor progress,address barriers, and connect them with appropriate resources andsupport. Collaborate with advisors, faculty, and peer mentors tocoordinate outreach and support for students who may benefit fromadditional assistance. Maintain accurate records of studentinteractions and services to support program assessment, research,and continuous improvement.

Percentage Of Time: 50

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Providing Support

Conduct academic success check-ins with students on probation or atrisk of not meeting university academic requirements, providingindividualized support and connections to resources. Assist indeveloping and facilitating academic success workshops,team-building activities, and student onboarding experiences.Support outreach and presentations for current and prospectivestudents. Promote career exploration and readiness through careerfairs, résumé reviews, and other career-development activities.Assist with the planning and facilitation of annual Peer Mentortraining.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Documentation and Assessment Support

Collect, analyze, and interpret student and program data to supportprogram assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement.Document student interactions and support through accurate andtimely case notes. Identify trends and emerging student needs toinform targeted outreach, resources, workshops, and other studentsuccess initiatives. Utilize the campus information systems toprovide students with timely information and resources. Collaborateacross the office and contribute to projects and initiatives asneeded to advance the mission and goals of Durango’s Advancement& Support Hub.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Collaborate with Campus/Community Partners

Collaborate with campus and community partners by developing andmaintaining relationships and connecting students with appropriateservices. Participate in other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience

Candidates should have an interest in working in a collaborativeand positive environment as part of a team of individuals promotingstudent success.

Required License/Certification

Required Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience

Experience working in an educational setting. Previous experiencein higher education with preference given to tutoring, learningcenter, or academic advising experience with at-promise studentpopulations. Possess knowledge of current and emerging trendsrelated to college student success; knowledge of learningstrategies, academic success skills, motivational techniques, andbasic counseling principles; excellent interpersonal communicationskills; strong collaboration skills; and the ability to synthesizeand take action on complex information.

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Drug Screen

Supplemental Question

* What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)

Applicant Documents

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