Graduate Assistant - Academic Coaching

Graduate Assistant – Academic Coaching

Job No: 553454

Work type: Graduate Assistant

Location: Stanislaus – Stockton / Turlock

Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Academic Coaching Graduate Assistant will act as a liaison between the Learning Commons and the communities within the Stockton and Turlock campuses. The academic coach provides coaching to students on learning strategies and college success skills, promotes services, and connects students to resources. The coach will participate in online and in-person staff development, facilitate academic success workshops, assist with data input and tracking, contribute to research, develop marketing materials, conduct outreach to students, refer students to Learning Commons and campus resources, and work on other projects as assigned.

By working with the Learning Commons to promote services, coordinate support interventions, implement culturally responsive learning support models, create learning strategy resources, and assist with data collection and assessment efforts, the graduate assistant will play a critical role in increasing student success.

We plan to hire two academic coaches: one focusing on the Stockton campus and one on the Turlock campus.

• Wage/Salary:
  Approximately $1,623/month based on 19 hours worked/week and 0.5 FTE
• Hours per Week: 20 hours

Coaches will be assigned to the Stockton or Turlock campus with most work hours occurring on that campus. Some travel between campuses for meetings, collaborations, and trainings will be needed.

• # of Openings: 2
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  January 20, 2026
• Expected End Date:
  December 31, 2026
• Point of Contact:
  Dr. James W.G. Barnes, Learning Commons Director, jwgbarnes
• Priority Final date to receive applications:
  January 7, 2026

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, available work schedule and class schedule.

• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Enrolled in a graduate program.

• Experience with academic coaching models designed to support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, manage multiple tasks, track, and follow through on student connections.
• Assist with assessment of programmatic and holistic student success outcomes.
• Experience with facilitation of workshops and/or presentations.
• Excellent technology skills:
  Word, Excel, Learning Center Management Platform (Stan Tutor), Warrior Connect (EAB), Canvas and other software.
• Experience providing learning support or academic coaching in virtual and in-person environments.
• Experience collecting or creating learning support resources and tools accessible to participants and peer educators.
• Work in a team-oriented environment and build a network of referrals to support students’ connections with resources on the Stockton and Turlock campus.
• Experience working with students in groups and in one-on-one settings.
• Knowledge of Learning Commons services and campus resources.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated persistence and creativity in encouraging use of services and problem solving.
• Work collaboratively and attend planning meetings with Learning Commons and grant staff, faculty and graduate students.
• Work for at least two semesters.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at .

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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