Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Students

Eastern University; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

EASTERN UNIVERSITY is seeking a Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Students to provide online coaching on study skills, time management, and reading strategies. The role supports students through workshops and individualized plans, reporting weekly to the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.

The position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and student-centered care. The role requires a Master’s degree in education or related field and experience in higher education

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling or related field.
• One year of academicsupport, counseling, and/or advising in higher ed preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide online academic coaching to Act 101 students focusing on study skills and time management.
• Develop and present online workshops on study skills and navigating the system.
• Maintain case documentation and weekly contact reports for the Assistant Director.
• Help students navigate financial aid and registration systems.
• Support at-risk students in creating individualized improvement plans.
• Maintain web-based training competencies and attend seminars.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist with other duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Experience in higher education advising

Tools

Brightspace

Zoom

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Position Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Coaching and OpportunityPrograms, the Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Studentsprovides academic coaching to students in Eastern’s Act 101Program.

Position Responsibilities

1. Provides online academic coaching to students in the Act 101Program with study skills, time/self-management, test-taking,reading strategies, etc.


2. As requested, develops and presents online workshops focused onstudy skills, time management, "negotiating the system" (e.g.,registration, financial aid), etc.


3. Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly recordsofcontacts and other summary reports as requested by the AssistantDirector of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.


4. Assists students with navigating University systems such asfinancial aid and registration.


5. Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming studentsin creating and following programs for improvement.


6. Maintains competencies with web-based training and attendanceat seminars.


7. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Coachingand Opportunity Programs.


8. Works to foster a team environment.


9. Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice andintegrity, competence and affirmation.


10. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community withfairness, dignity and respect, seeking a spirit of unity andharmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Status: Part-time 19 hours/week, 12 months per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling or arelated field and a minimum of one year's experience in academicsupport, counseling, and/or advising in an institution of highereducation are strongly preferred.


• Proven written and oral communication skills, excellentinterpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail areessential.


• Demonstrated student service orientation, and proficiency withMicrosoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite


• are required.


• One-two years of experience with Brightspace preferred.Experience with Zoom, online education preferred.


• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines and abilityto work independently in a cross-functional team fostering trustwith all levels of faculty, staff, and leadership areessential.


• Experience in, or positive attitude towards, adult education isessential.

Supplemental Information

Employment in this role is contingent upon the availability ofgrant funds, satisfactory job performance, and the program'songoing operational needs. I n the event that grant funding isreduced, terminated, or not renewed, your position may be subjectto modification or termination