SEEK Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,030 - 84,074; Part time

Job summary

City University of New York’s New York City College of Technology (City Tech) seeks a part-time Academic Coach (Non‑Teaching Adjunct) to support the SEEK program. You will provide on‑campus coaching, time management and study skills guidance to students, and develop skill-building sessions in collaboration with SEEK staff.

Reporting to the SEEK Academic Program Manager, you will implement strategies to improve student outcomes, refer students to tutoring or counseling when needed, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in teaching, academic coaching, and/or tutoring a diverse population of students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability.
• Familiarity with student success theories such as Growth Mindset, Bloom Taxonomy, Learning Styles, etc.
• Relevant knowledge of contemporary academic technology resources for use with college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to support the academic success of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus individual or small group academic coaching on time management, study skills, and test preparation.
• Develop and facilitate academic skill-building presentations for workshops, series, and in-class sessions.
• Assess for unconstructive behaviors and attitudes and develop improvement strategies.
• Help students set and pursue constructive academic goals based on learning needs.
• Identify and implement measurable student outcomes for academic success.
• Refer students to tutoring or counseling services as needed.
• Research and implement ideas to attract and retain students for coaching appointments.
• Maintain strong collaboration with SEEK counseling staff and tutors.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Respond promptly to SEEK Academic Program Manager communications.
• Maintain complete and accurate records via database.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Academic coaching

Tutoring

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 SEEK 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 Program 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

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience in teaching, academic coaching, and/or tutoring a diverse population of students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability.
• Familiarity with student success theories such as Growth Mindset, Bloom Taxonomy, Learning Styles, etc.
• Relevant knowledge of contemporary academic technology resources 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

$51.94/hour. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, hourly rates of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, 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.

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.

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Part‑Time