Part-Time Academic Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach to support the Cardinal Learning Commons at the Coeur d'Alene Campus. You will provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to help NIC students thrive and become independent, confident learners.

You will promote faculty engagement and refer students to campus resources when appropriate. Ideal candidates bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, flexibility, and strong problem-solving abilities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years full-time equivalent related experience OR an Associate’s degree and four years full-time equivalent related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group coaching sessions to help students thrive academically.
• Guide students to become independent, confident learners and develop strategies for success (time management, study skills, growth mindset).
• Promote engagement with faculty and refer students to campus or community resources as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with related experience

Job description

We are seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach to join ourCardinal Learning Commons team and help students thriveacademically. In this role, you will provide one-on-one and smallgroup coaching sessions, guiding students to become independent,confident learners. Academic Coaches play a vital role in helpingstudents identify strengths, overcome barriers, and developstrategies for success - whether through time management, studyskills, growth mindset, or building supportive academic habits. You’ll also promote deeper engagement with faculty, refer studentsto campus or community resources when appropriate, and maintainaccurate records of coaching sessions.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication andinterpersonal skills who can connect with students in a supportive,encouraging way. The ideal candidate is empathetic, flexible, andable to adapt coaching methods to meet a variety of learningstyles. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, andthe ability to work independently while maintaining a consistentschedule are key to success in this role.

If you’re passionate about student success and enjoy empoweringothers to reach their potential, this part-time position offers theopportunity to make a meaningful difference in the academicjourneys of NIC students.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and two yearsfull-time equivalent related experience OR an Associate’s degreeand four years full-time equivalent related experiencerequired.

Starting pay range: $20 - $26

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus

Work Schedule: up to 19.5 hrs per week

2 positions available 1: evening & weekend hours, Mon-Thurs 5:00-8:00pm, Sun12:00-6:00pm 2: daytime, weekday hours

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for thisposition.

Application materials include: resume, cover letter, unofficialtranscripts

Advertised: July 29, 2026 Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: August 14, 2026 11:55 PM PacificDaylight Time