Remote Academic Coach: Student Success & Planning

South Texas College; Weslaco (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

South Texas College's Mid Valley Campus in Weslaco seeks an Academic Coach to design student-centered educational plans and guide students to resources for success.

The part-time role supports individual and group learning, develops study strategies, and collaborates with departments to deliver effective academic assistance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in an educational setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small groups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ metacognitive strengths and create individualized action plans.
• Assist students with integration of study strategies with course content.
• Support students in establishing goals for higher levels of engagement with their progress.
• Prepare workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• Collaborate with student organizations, academic departments, and programs to deliver relevant educational support, onsite and online.
• Direct students to institutional resources relevant to academic progress and career exploration.
• Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs, policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Keeps regular and accurate records using required software and related forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Engages in promoting and presenting information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Serves as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Has access to a remote working site that is safe and free from interruptions, and to a reliable Internet connection sufficient to perform job duties remotely as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

South Texas College's Mid Valley Campus in Weslaco seeks an Academic Coach to design student-centered educational plans and guide students to resources for success.

The part-time role supports individual and group learning, develops study strategies, and collaborates with departments to deliver effective academic assistance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to student achievement.