About the Department
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.
Position Duties
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.
Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.
Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.
Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.
Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University’s benefits programs.
Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.
Agency Information
- Employer
- Eastern University
- Address
-
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087 - Phone
- 610-341-5986
- Website
- http://www.eastern.edu
Master’s degree and higher education academic support, counseling, or advising experience preferred. Requires communication, organization, student service, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and independent work skills.
Key Responsibilities
- coaching students
- presenting workshops
- documenting contacts
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Brightspace, Zoom
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About Eastern University
A university providing higher education and student support programs. — Industry: Education