DW - Academic Coach

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:

• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Citizenship Status
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race
• Marital Status
• Applicant Photos

* A redaction guide can be found by clicking here.

Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Centers for Learning Excellence

The Academic Coach designs individualized student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success, assists students in making connections with appropriate student support services throughout the College district, and works with individual and groups on topics related to academic learning for students.

• Assesses students’ metacognitive strengths and needs and works purposefully with students to create individualized action plans that lay the foundation for student success.
• Assists students with integration of study strategy techniques with the course content.
• Supports students in establishing goals for higher levels of engagement with their own academic progress and success.
• Prepares workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• Collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and programs to deliver relevant educational support, both onsite and online.
• Directs students to institutional resources relevant to academic progress and career exploration.
• Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs, policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Keeps regular and accurate records using required software and related forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Engages in promoting and presenting information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Serves as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Has access to a remote working site that is safe and free from interruptions, and to a reliable Internet connection sufficient to perform job duties remotely as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.
• At least one (1) year experience working in an educational setting, required.

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel,
• PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to…