Part-Time Academic Coach for Parent Pathways Students

Location: Saint Davids

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs, the Part-Time Academic Coach for Parent Pathways Students provides academic coaching to students in Eastern's Non-Traditional Flex Undergraduate students.

* Provides online academic coaching to students who enroll for services with study skills, time/self-management, test-taking, reading strategies, etc.

* As requested, develops and presents online workshops focused on study skills, time management, "negotiating the system" (e.g., registration, financial aid), etc.

* Maintains case documentation and prepares weekly records of contacts and other summary reports as requested by the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.

* Assists students with navigating University systems such as financial aid and registration.

* Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students in creating and following programs for improvement.

* Maintains competencies with web-based training and attendance at seminars.

* Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Coaching and Opportunity Programs.

* Works to foster a team environment.

* Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.

* Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

* Master's degree in education, student affairs, counseling or a related field and a minimum of one year's experience in academic support, counseling, and/or advising in an institution of higher education are strongly preferred.

* Proven written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and organization and attention to detail are essential.

* Demonstrated student service orientation, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite

* are required.

* One-two years of experience with Brightspace preferred.

Experience with Zoom, online education preferred.

* Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines and ability to work independently in a cross-functional team fostering trust with all levels of faculty, staff, and leadership are essential.

* Experience in, or positive attitude towards, adult education is essential.