Academic Coach - Student Employee
Academic Coach - Student Employee
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Job Description
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required
Competency in academic skills is required (must pass the training)
Interpersonal and communication skills are essential
a. Conduct weekly academic coaching sessions throughout the semester
implementing academic strategies that are geared towards the students preferred
method(s) of learning and are related to their academic challenges.
i. Discuss and provide various ways to improve your students academic
progress
ii. Prove and strengthen competency in providing academic assistance
iii. Adhere to policy or procedures
iv. Report any problems or potential problems to the Graduate Intern for
Academic Coaching
a. Participate in meetings with the Graduate Intern for Academic
Coaching or Associate Director of Academic Support Programs for debriefing and support.
i. Discuss ongoing appointments
ii. Share and receive up-to-date academic coaching strategies
b. Maintain a professional manner at all times
Essential Duties
a. Provide academic support to students
b. Discuss their study habits and provide a plan to either improve their current study
habits or encourage them to implement new strategies.
c. Coordinate with other departments when needed
i. SOAR: Reach out to SOAR if the student discloses they are depressed
have anxiety are having issues communicating with their professor or are
having any other issues that are of concern to you.
ii. Tutoring: If they are struggling with a specific course redirect them to
tutoring. Assist them in filling out the form.
Maintenance Activities
a. Complete and collect all documentation promptly
i. Complete a Case Note after each session
iii. Send the Survey and Acknowledgement Form after the last session
b. Attend an Academic Coaching training. Must pass training in order to begin
coaching.
c. Coordinate weekly meetings with students.
i. It is your decision if you want to meet virtually or in person. If you have
no preference ask the student what they would be more comfortable with.
d. Maintain confidentiality and never disclose student information to your peers.
e. Maintain professional behavior and professional boundaries with all students
staff and faculty.
f. Promptly report any concerns to Graduate Intern for Academic Coaching or
Associate Director of Academic Support Programs (e.g. Title IX
misconduct issues or inappropriate behavior)
Weekday and Weekend options available
Limited to 20 hours per week
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Employment Type
Student
