Academic Success Coach I, Office of the Provost

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking an Academic Success Coach I to promote student retention, achievement, and degree completion. You will deliver holistic academic support through individualized meetings with undergraduate students, conducted both in person and remotely to help them progress toward their academic, personal, and professional goals.

The role supports New Student Orientation (NSO) and related advising efforts, under the ACT Director, with a focus on empowering a diverse UD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related discipline and three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic support through individualized meetings with undergraduate students.
• Meet with students in person and remotely to help progress toward academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Support New Student Orientation (NSO) and related advising efforts as needed.
• Promote student retention, academic achievement, and degree completion.

Skills

Postsecondary experience

Higher education knowledge

Study skills development

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related discipline and three years of related experience

Job description

University of Delaware

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer whichencourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women,Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Noticeof Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

Job No: 503762

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Academic Administration, Full Time

Pay Grade: 29E

Context of Job:

Academic Coaching & Tutoring (ACT) provides tutoring andacademic support services to the University of Delaware community.ACT’s mission is to empower students to develop the academic skillsand strategies needed to achieve their goals and support theircontinued success.

Under the general direction of the ACT Director, the AcademicSuccess Coach I promotes a positive and successful learningexperience to support student retention, academic achievement, anddegree completion. The Academic Success Coach I provides holisticacademic support through individualized meetings with undergraduatestudents, conducted both in person and remotely, to help studentsprogress toward their academic, personal, and professional goals.The position also supports New Student Orientation (NSO) andrelated advising efforts, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology,or a related discipline and three years of related experience, oran equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a postsecondary setting preferred.
• Knowledge of student issues in higher education, includingaccess, transition, retention, and academic success.
• Knowledge of study skills development and a broad range oflearning strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze information,and develop and implement effective solutions while supporting adiverse student population with varying identities, cultures, andbackgrounds.
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, and handleconfidential information with discretion.