EdD Completion Coach for Leadership Studies

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a Completion Coach for the Professional Leadership Ed.D. program. The role involves guiding 10-15 nominated students across two semesters, fall 2026 and spring 2027, with weekly coaching meetings and progress tracking.

The coach will develop benchmarks with students and advisors, provide monthly updates, and collaborate with the Executive Director to support degree progression. A terminal degree is required.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required (EdD/PhD/AuD) or equivalent.
• Experience in academic advising or coaching is preferred.
• Ability to develop progress benchmarks with deadlines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students weekly to coach progress toward degree.
• Provide monthly updates to students, advisors, and Director.
• Create and monitor individual progress plans using College of Education templates.
• Liaise with Director and administrators as requested.

Skills

Coaching

Student support

Communication

Education

EdD/PhD/AuD

Tools

Action Plan Template

Job description

University of Houston seeks a Completion Coach for the Professional Leadership Ed.D. program. The role involves guiding 10-15 nominated students across two semesters, fall 2026 and spring 2027, with weekly coaching meetings and progress tracking.

The coach will develop benchmarks with students and advisors, provide monthly updates, and collaborate with the Executive Director to support degree progression. A terminal degree is required.