Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Students

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University seeks a Part-Time Academic Coach for Act 101 Students to provide online academic coaching, focusing on study skills, time management, and reading strategies. You will also develop online workshops and maintain weekly case documentation.

The role supports students in navigating financial aid, registration, and other university systems, and promotes a collaborative team environment with a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling or related field and minimum of one year’s experience in academic support, counseling or advising in higher education preferred.
• Proven written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated student service orientation; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• One–two years of Brightspace experience preferred; Zoom and online education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide online academic coaching to Act 101 program students, focusing on study skills, time/self-management, and test-taking.
• Develop and present online workshops on study skills, time management, and navigating university systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & detail

Time management

Student service orientation

Education

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

Tools

Brightspace

Zoom

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

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

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


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


• Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly records of contacts and other summary reports as requested by the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.


• Assists students with navigating University systems such as financial aid and registration.


• Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students in creating and following programs for improvement.


• Maintains competencies with web-based training and attendance at seminars.


• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.


• Works to foster a team environment.


• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.


• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

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

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


• Proven written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail are essential.


• Demonstrated student service orientation, and proficiency with Microsoft 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 ability to work independently in a cross-functional team fostering trust with all levels of faculty, staff, and leadership are essential.


• Experience in, or positive attitude towards, adult education is essential.

Employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of grant funds,satisfactory job performance, and the program's ongoing operational needs. In the event that grant funding is reduced, terminated, or not renewed, your position may be subject to modification or termination