Bishop Access Academic Coach

Academic Coach For Bishop ACCESS Program

Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles North of Columbus. The Sagan Academic Resource Center invites applications for an Academic Coach in the Bishop ACCESS program. Bishop ACCESS is a fee-based academic coaching program designed for students who would benefit from an additional level of academic support.

An assigned Academic Coach will work one-on-one and in small groups with students to help them navigate university life, enhance study skills, and complete school work that requires planning, goal setting, and self-management. This part time position will run through the academic year from mid-August through early May.

This position spends the majority of the week in the Sagan Academic Resource Center, performing Bishop ACCESS academic coaching duties.

• Meet weekly with assigned Bishop ACCESS students
• Maintain student records
• Communicate regularly with students' success networks
• Oversee study and tutoring sessions
• Conduct and develop program workshops
• Learn accessible technology and software applications

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, frequently changing work environment in a flexible and calm manner
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and constituents
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Knowledge of OWU Campus, policies, procedures, and resources
• Complete and pass background check

NOTE:

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position.

To get started apply here!

Completed application packets will include:

• Cover Letter with salary requirements
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600+ students. The college's signature program, The OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No.

1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the "Silicon Midwest," was named by Linked In as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.