Remote Academic Success Coach

South Texas College; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks an Academic Coach to design individualized student-centered educational plans and connect students with support services across the College district.

The role involves guiding students in applying study strategies, helping them set goals for higher engagement, and delivering workshops onsite and online. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year in education are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students’ metacognitive strengths and needs and creates individualized action plans.
• Assists students with integration of study strategies with course content.
• Supports students in establishing goals for engagement with their academic progress and success.
• Prepares workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement assignments.
• Collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and programs to deliver academic support onsite and online.
• Directs students to institutional resources relevant to academic progress and career exploration.
• Keeps regular records using required software and forms and submits paperwork timely.
• Promotes and presents information about academic support services at Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Serves as liaison with faculty and staff to support student success as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in departmental training, workshops, and meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Windows

Internet research

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Windows

Internet research

Job description

South Texas College seeks an Academic Coach to design individualized student-centered educational plans and connect students with support services across the College district.

The role involves guiding students in applying study strategies, helping them set goals for higher engagement, and delivering workshops onsite and online. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year in education are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.