Academic Success Coach: Empower Student Growth & Skills

McMurry University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University in Abilene, Texas seeks an Academic Coach to support the Warhawk Success Center by delivering direct services to students.

You will help students set academic and career goals, teach learning strategies, time management, organization, self-regulation and self-efficacy through individual or group coaching. This role also collaborates with faculty and staff to monitor progress and connect students with campus resources to accelerate academic success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in higher education or related field.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Foster persistence and completion for a caseload of students.
• Monitor progress through check-ins and proactive outreach.
• Conduct academic coaching sessions to develop success plans.
• Help students build self-efficacy and time management skills.
• Refer students to appropriate academic resources and collaborate with staff.
• Document meetings and report on departmental goals.
• Coordinate with faculty to meet students’ academic needs.
• Engage in end-of-term interventions as needed.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McMurry University in Abilene, Texas seeks an Academic Coach to support the Warhawk Success Center by delivering direct services to students.

You will help students set academic and career goals, teach learning strategies, time management, organization, self-regulation and self-efficacy through individual or group coaching. This role also collaborates with faculty and staff to monitor progress and connect students with campus resources to accelerate academic success.