Academic Coach

Job Summary:

The Academic Coach is responsible for reinforcing the Athletic Academic Services Office (AASO) commitment to transformative education by helping student-athletes with learning strategies, organization, study skills and alignment of their academic priorities. Academic Coaches work with identified student-athletes based on recent matriculation, developing academic achievement and/or learning differences. Academic Coaches seek to model appropriate behavior for learning, provide customized instruction and guide student-athletes through the learning process.

The Academic Coach will report to their assigned Learning Specialist and/or the Tutor Coordinator.

• Works with student-athletes individually or in small groups to build fundamental academic skills using direct instruction methods and appropriate learning strategies.
• Collaborates and communicates with AASO staff members to design and implement academic success plans based on the expectations and standards established by the AASO.
• Assists in the identification, develop and implement appropriate learning strategies and study skills in order to maximize student-athlete success.
• Fosters professional relationship with student-athletes to encourage academic and personal growth.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of all required documents including but not limited to reports, availability submission, weekly meeting agendas, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to all FERPA guidelines
• Learns and adheres to NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Christian University rules and regulations by attending all mandatory trainings and meetings (e.g.
  
  - compliance meetings and weekly meetings)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Tutoring or teaching experience.
• Master's degree in progress from an accredited institution of higher education.

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• Knowledge and successful application of various academic skills.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in education.
• Knowledge of effective learning strategies for adult learners.
• Skill in organization and ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill in Adobe Acrobat
• Skill in using Zoom or other virtual meeting software
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances.
• Ability to create lesson plans with clearly defined learning objectives, goals, and a metric for measuring progress toward these goals.
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively and ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Ability to conduct and facilitate coaching sessions individually or in small groups.
• Ability to maintain required documentation and tutoring notes.
• Ability to work with student-athletes of diverse, ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to exhibit characteristics of responsibility and desire to help others with discretion and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills in various situations.

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal…