Academic Coach​/Grant Funded

Posting Number S1265

This position is open to Open to All Applicants

Job Title Academic Coach (Full-Time/Grant Funded)

Department Student Success Center

Position Type Exempt Employment Status Temporary

Salary $21.63 per hour

Open Date 09/22/2026

Close Date 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description Summary

As a critical member of the CARE Team, the Academic Coach will be responsible for providing proactive and daily student outreach and support based on student need. Based on the Windward campus, and focusing on students in Career and Technical Education, an Academic Coach is a Del Mar College resource expert; the Academic Coach will make appointments with students who need basic college knowledge, enrollment information, and student support service details, in addition to connecting them to tutoring, counseling, academic advising, mentorship opportunities, career development events, disability services, the professional closet, the food pantry, community resources, and support for financial aid.

Student development in reference to time management, organization, motivation, note taking, test taking, reading comprehension, and the setting up of study plans is a key goal of the Academic Coach. The efficiency, efficacy, productivity, and performance of the student are tantamount to success for the Academic Coach. The Academic Coach will also provide workshops for both students and faculty. All requested data shall be recorded by Academic Coach and provided in annual reports throughout the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related experience providing student services in higher education.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in coaching traditional, non-traditional, developmental, and at-risk students in a higher education setting.
• Ability to organize, manage, and research multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and self-directed within changing deadlines.
• Ability to be well organized, task oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to adapt to students and faculty.
• Ability to mentor students and perform follow-up checkups with students.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to perform successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs.
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, and manage conflict.

Preferred Qualifications

• Student outreach experience.
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Understanding of the college’s general admissions requirements, financial aid requirements, department requirements, and academic support services.
• Knowledge in interpreting the college’s catalog.
• Skilled in use of database related software such as Etrieve, Datatel, Colleague, Maxient, and Civitas.
• Knowledge of FERPA laws.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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