SEEK Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking an Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct) to provide essential academic support to students. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers part-time employment with a focus on enhancing student skills in an academic setting. Candidates will be responsible for delivering one-on-one coaching and facilitating workshops, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in coaching or tutoring diverse populations.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic coaching to enhance student success.
• Facilitate workshops on study skills and time management.
• Develop courses to improve students' academic performance.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Coaching

Time Management

Learning Theories

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s degree in English, Psychology or related field

Job description

SEEK Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs in downtown Brooklyn. The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program at City Tech invites applications for a part-time position of an Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct).

The SEEK Program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced part-time Academic Coach to provide academic support, instruction and guidance to students enrolled in the SEEK program. Reporting to the SEEK Academic Program Manager, the Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct) will be expected to:

• Provide in-person/on-campus individual or small group academic coaching support in areas of time management, study-skills, test preparation, test anxiety, procrastination prevention, note taking and memorization, among others.

• Develop and facilitate academic skill building presentations for stand-alone workshops, workshop series, and in-class presentations in Freshman Seminar courses.

• Assess for unconstructive behaviors and attitudes interfering with academic success and develop strategies for improvement.

• Help students develop/enhance constructive goals, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for academic success based on their learning needs.

• Identify and implement measurable student outcomes for academic success (e.g. increase in test scores, in study time).

• Refer students to other program services such as Academic Tutoring and/or Counseling as needed.

• Research and implement creative ideas to attract and retain students for coaching appointments.

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationship and collaboration with SEEK counseling staff and tutors.

• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities.

• Promptly respond to e-mail/phone correspondence from SEEK Academic Manager.

• Maintain complete and accurate records via database.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This position will require availability for two days per week of on-campus, in-person service provision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Psychology or related field.

• Experience in either teaching, academic coaching, and/or tutoring diverse population of students.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability.

• Familiarity with student success theories such Growth Mindset, Bloom Taxonomy, Learning Styles, etc.

• Knowledgeable about contemporary academic technology resources to for use with college students.

• A basic understanding of education opportunity programs.

• Demonstrated commitment to support the academic success of a diverse student population.

COMPENSATION

$47.42 per hour.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries/rates of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09%, with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/01/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/01/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin immediately.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30553

Location

NYC College of Technology