Graduate Assistant - Academic Coaching

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 18,112; Part time

Job summary

The California State University is hiring two Graduate Assistants for Academic Coaching at its Turlock and Stockton campuses. This role involves coaching students on learning strategies, facilitating workshops, and connecting students with resources. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a graduate program. The position starts in July 2026, offering a salary of approximately $1623/month for 20 hours a week, primarily on-site. Applicants should be current students.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units.
• Completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Enrolled in a graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Learning Commons and campus communities.
• Provide coaching on learning strategies and college success skills.
• Facilitate academic success workshops and participate in online/in-person development.

Skills

Academic coaching models

Communication skills

Judgment and independence

Prioritization and task management

Diverse student support

Facilitation of workshops

Technology skills: Word, Excel, Canvas

Education

Bachelor's degree

Enrollment in a graduate program

Tools

Learning Center Management Platform (StanTutor)

WarriorConnect (EAB)

Canvas

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557245

Work type: Graduate Assistant

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Graduate Assistant Employment Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

***OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBILE TO ENROLL ONLY***

Job title and description: Graduate Assistant - Academic Coaching

The Academic Coaching Graduate Assistant will act as a liaison between the Learning Commons and communities within the Stockton and Turlock campuses. The academic coach provides coaching to students on learning strategies and college success skills, promotes services, and connects students to resources. The academic coach will participate in online and in-person staff development, facilitate academic success workshops, assist with data input and tracking, contribute to research, develop marketing materials, conduct outreach to students, refer students to Learning Commons and campus resources, and work on other projects as assigned. By working with the Learning Commons to promote services, coordinate support interventions, implement culturally responsive learning support models, create learning strategy resources, and assist with data collection and assessment efforts, the graduate assistant will play a critical role in increasing student success.

We plan to hire two academic coaches with one academic coach focusing on the Stockton campus and one focusing on the Turlock campus. Successful hires will engage in an approximate four week development process to engage in academic coaching research, practices, and to build campus connections. We plan to have positions begin in July with a month development and training experience.

Wage/Salary: Approximately $1623/month based on 19 hours worked/week and at 0.5 FTE

Hours per Week: 20 hours

Location: Coaches will be assigned to the Stockton or Turlock campus with most of their work hours occurring on that respective campus. Some travel between Stockton and Turlock campuses for meetings, collaborations, and trainings will be needed.

# of Openings: 2

Anticipated Start Date: July 8, 2026

Expected End Date: December 31, 2026

Point of Contact Person: Dr. James W.G. Barnes

Priority Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2026. (Applications received by this deadline will be considered first.)

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, available work schedule and class schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Enrolled in a graduate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with academic coaching models designed to support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, manage multiple tasks, track, and follow through on student connections.
• Assist with assessment of programmatic and holistic student success outcomes.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.
• Experience with facilitation of workshops and/or presentations.
• Excellent technology skills: Word, Excel, Learning Center Management Platform (StanTutor), WarriorConnect (EAB), Canvas and other software.
• Experience providing learning support or academic coaching in virtual and in-person environments.
• Experience collecting or creating learning support resources and tools accessible to participants and/or peer educators.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and build a network of referrals to support students’ connections with resources on the Stockton and Turlock campus.
• Experience working with students in groups and in one-on-one settings.
• Knowledge of Learning Commons services and campus resources.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated persistence and creativity in encouraging use of services and problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively and attend planning meetings with Learning Commons and grant staff, faculty and graduate students.
• Ability to work for at least two semesters.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.