Part-Time Academic Coach for Neurodiverse Students

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a part-time Academic Coach to provide individualized coaching to students with learning differences and executive functioning challenges. The role emphasizes developing organizational and study skills, and guiding students through university policies and resources.

The position involves one-on-one coaching, accountability, and potential teaching of UNIV courses or workshops tailored to neurodiverse students, with opportunities to support the SKILL Program Director

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, education, rehabilitation counseling, or related field with 1 year of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Preferred experience in advising, counseling, or teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students in developing organizational, time management and study skills by providing tangible strategies and tools to help them navigate the transition from secondary to post-secondary education.
• Meets with students one on one to provide support, accountability, and develop critical thinking skills and self-awareness.
• Develops and teaches effective study skills and strategies to encourage academic success.
• Provides guidance to students on university policies and how the policies apply to their academic progress; educates students on university resources and refers students as needed.
• Coaches students on effective and professional communication with faculty and staff.
• Attends training and professional development opportunities to enhance academic coaching skills.
• Maintains consistent and comprehensive records and files for tracking and data analysis.
• May teach a UNIV course or workshops for neurodiverse students.
• May support the SKILL Program Director in administrative and academic support tasks; may develop curricula and programming for SKILL students and staff.
• May support the Office of Accessibility by participating in staff meetings, workshops, trainings, and campus events such as Camp War Eagle.

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a part-time Academic Coach to provide individualized coaching to students with learning differences and executive functioning challenges. The role emphasizes developing organizational and study skills, and guiding students through university policies and resources.

The position involves one-on-one coaching, accountability, and potential teaching of UNIV courses or workshops tailored to neurodiverse students, with opportunities to support the SKILL Program Director