Academic Coach

Overview

Academic Coaches must be available to work approximately 10 hours per week throughout Spring and Fall semesters. Shifts are generally in-person at the UAA Consortium Library Sunday through Friday between 10am to 6pm. An individual shift is typically at least 2 hours long. ACP Hours vary during summer semester and school breaks. Academic Coaches are not expected to work during finals week.

Hours are subject to change.

• Provide personalized interactions to assist students in navigating their educational goals.
• Help students own their learning by supporting time management, software use, study skills, stress management, test-taking strategies, organizational skills, and other academic success skills.
• Work with students in-person (drop-in and by appointment) and online (by appointment only).
• Contribute to workshops and development of tips sheets and other student resources; lead projects as needed (e.g., creating handouts and organizing documents).
• Collaborate with The Learning Commons to promote student success services (tutoring, writing support, coaching, open study spaces, and more).

Required

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in at least 6 credits at UAA and in good academic standing
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 credits
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn UAA systems and software platforms such as Blackboard, Google Suite, Excel, Microsoft Word, EAB Navigate, and more

• Customer service experience
• One year of work or volunteer experience, particularly in a university setting

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a Student Assistant 2 position, part-time, up to 20 hours a week with starting pay $17.19 per hour.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

Please attach a resume with your application. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

Throughout the semester, students are responsible for notifying the Academic Coach hiring manager if they drop classes and enroll in fewer than 6 credits. Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week during a semester or 40 hours per week between semesters or during summer sessions. Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at .

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees are expected to uphold high standards of ethics and professionalism in university business. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information about campus safety and security; the report is available through the university’s safety resources.