JOB TITLE
Executive Functioning Coach
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Office of Accessibility Services
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking a dedicated Executive Functioning Coach to support students academic success through individualized coaching as part of the PEAK Program. This position provides holistic academic coaching helping students strengthen their executive functioning skills including organization time management goal setting and effective study habits. The Executive Functioning Coach will work closely with students to identify barriers to success develop personalized strategies and equip them with long-term tools for academic achievement. In addition to one-on-one coaching the role involves co-developing and leading a class on executive functioning wellness and related topics. The coach will also collaborate with campus partners to ensure students receive comprehensive support for both their academic and personal growth. This is a 10-month part-time position (20-25 hrs/wk; $30-$35 per hour).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Individualized Coaching
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions to help students identify barriers to academic success and implement personalized learning strategies.
- Assist students in developing executive functioning skills including procrastination management organization time management self-advocacy and motivation.
- Monitor student progress through regular check-ins scheduled meetings and ongoing communication.
- Course Development and Facilitation
- Design and facilitate weekly course content focused on essential academic skills such as effective study techniques and time management strategies.
- Create course content that is interactive practical and follows executive functioning best practices.
- Collaboration and Student Support Network Engagement
- Partner with campus resources including the Office of Accessibility Services the Dean of Students Office Academic Advising and the CARE Team to provide holistic student support.
- Engage with students support networks including family members. and complete mid-semester and final progress reviews to reinforce accountability and goal achievement.
- Data Tracking and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain detailed records of student interactions tracking progress and outcomes to refine coaching practices and enhance course effectiveness.
- Complete mid-semester and final progress reviews to assess outcomes.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education teaching or higher education with experience in academic coaching tutoring or student support services. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. The candidate must be adaptable in a fast-paced environment and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in relevant field.
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Masters degree preferred in higher education student affairs counseling education or a related field.
- Experience in academic coaching tutoring or student support within an education setting.
- Passion for student success with a commitment to fostering academic growth and self-advocacy.
- Strong collaboration skills to effectively engage with students faculty and campus partners.
- Openness and sensitivity to diverse student needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with students faculty staff and families.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.