Remote Online Academic Coach - Part-Time Student Success

Eastern University's College of Education

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Eastern University’s College of Education invites qualified candidates for a part-time online Academic Coach role supporting Act 101 students with study skills, time management, and reading strategies.

You will develop online workshops, maintain case notes, and assist students in navigating financial aid, registration, and university systems. The position emphasizes team collaboration and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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