Student Worker (Academic Coach)

Regent University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Regent University seeks Academic Coaches to help students strengthen writing, reading, and study skills. Sessions occur one-on-one via video, phone, or in-person where available.

Responsibilities include drop-in hours, group coaching, and administrative support, plus monthly team trainings. Bachelor’s degree preferred; strong writing skills encouraged in undergraduates. Not eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; undergraduate students with strong writing skills encouraged to apply.
• Completion of ENGL 102 and ENGL 301/501 with a B+ or higher.
• Strong communication, independent work ability, patience, empathy, and active listening.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Meet is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching to Regent students on writing, reading, and study skills via video, phone, or in-person sessions.
• Host drop-in hours and group coaching sessions.
• Provide administrative support including emails, calls, scheduling, and resource creation.
• Participate in monthly trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research-based writing

Strong communication skills

Active listening

Empathy

Independent work

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Completion of ENGL 102 and ENGL 301/501 with a B+ or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Meet

Job description

Academic Coaches help Regent students become stronger self-learners by developing their writing, reading, and study skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support Regent undergraduate through doctoral students with their writing, reading, & study skills in one-on-one sessionsover video, phone, and in-person (if applicable)
• Host drop-in hours and groupcoachingsessions
• Provide administrative support, including emails, phone calls, appointment scheduling, and resource creation (if applicable)
• Participate in team-wide trainings and meetings (e.g. monthly virtual staff meeting)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred - Undergraduate students with strong writing skills are still encouraged to apply
• Completion of ENGL 102 and ENGL 301/501 with a B+ or higher
• Strong communication skills, expertise in research-based writing, ability to work independently, and willingness to serve others
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, kindness, and active listening
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Meets
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.

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