Online Academic Coach for Non-Traditional Students

Eastern University's College of Education; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern University’s College of Education is seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach for Parent Pathways Students to provide online academic coaching to Non-Traditional Flex Undergraduate students.

The role focuses on coaching in study skills, time management, and test-taking, and includes developing online workshops on registration, financial aid, and other student supports to helpNavigate university systems effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling or related field (strongly preferred).
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• One-two years of experience in academic support, advising, or counseling in higher education preferred.
• Experience with Brightspace and Zoom or online education preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a cross-functional team and build trust with faculty and staff.
• Experience or positive attitude towards adult education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides online academic coaching to students with study skills, time management, test-taking, and reading strategies.
• Develops and presents online workshops on study skills, time management, and navigating the system (e.g., registration, financial aid).
• Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly records of contacts and summary reports.
• Assists students with navigating university systems such as financial aid and registration.
• Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students in creating and following improvement plans.
• Maintains competencies with web-based training and attends seminars.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.
• Works to foster a team environment.
• Embodies values of caring, justice, integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks fairness, dignity, and respect in interactions across the campus community.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Study skills coaching

Education

Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Eastern University’s College of Education is seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach for Parent Pathways Students to provide online academic coaching to Non-Traditional Flex Undergraduate students.

The role focuses on coaching in study skills, time management, and test-taking, and includes developing online workshops on registration, financial aid, and other student supports to helpNavigate university systems effectively.