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Academic Support Coach, Part-time - Honors College
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Position Number: 4984220
Location: Wayne, NJ
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Support Coach, Part-time - Honors College

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

Reporting to the Dean of the Honors College, this part-time, temporary position is for academic support. The academic support coach is responsible for the academic support of a selected group of Honors College students, especially students whose academic performance or academic progress threatens their continued success in the Honors College. Depending on qualifications, this position may assist in the coordination of College assessment and data collection of student performance, collaborative organizing of Honors College events, especially those aimed at increasing student performance and sense of belonging, and organizing and conducting individual meetings with students and group study and professional skills meetings. This is a part-time, temporary position, approximately 12-20 hours per week.

Principal Responsibilities:

Build and maintain rapport with students attending one-on-one coaching sessions.

Provide guidance, support, and discuss skills such as college-level time management, stress management, note-taking and test-taking skills

Helping students identify their strengths and strategizing how to use them for academic success

Motivating students to strengthen their skills and form productive habits

Linking skill acquisition to professional success

Maintain and document all contact with students resulting from appointments.

Create materials such as bulletin boards, handouts, videos, and/or other products to promote student academic success.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Professional experience in developing and managing programs in academic enrichment, career and college readiness, or academic remediation/support.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to acquire basic knowledge of the academic and Honors College policies and processes.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Attributes and traits

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in both verbal and written formats.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all organizational levels.

Capacity to dissect a problem and think critically about pathways to effective solutions.

Capacity to form rapport with students.

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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