Academic Coach
Location: Student Disability Services
Rate of pay: $15.00/hour
Hiring status: Currently hiring
Open to non-UI students: No
The Academic Coaches will work with students with disabilities to provide regular coaching sessions focusing on helping students develop strategies and skills for academic success. Academic Coaches will assist students in skill development in the following areas: executive functioning such as juggling multiple tasks and planning/prioritizing, self-advocacy for navigating their college experience, self-management for academic and career paths, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
• Makes personal and professional decisions congruent with departmental and university expectations
• Manage time to meet the expectations and time commitment of the Academic Coaching position
• Keep records or notes of sessions with students
• Assist recruitment for the Academic Coaching program
• Attend all required training sessions and scheduled meetings
• Contribute to a friendly and engaging learning environment
• Schedule meetings with students and maintain a work calendar
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and students involved in the Academic Coaching program
• Demonstrate understanding and personal commitment to growth around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Respect all persons from various backgrounds, races, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, religion, abilities, etc.
Qualifications
• Must have completed at least 30 semester hours
• Registered UI Student in good conduct and academic standing
• Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to education around diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities, learning styles, and needs
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Working experience with computer systems
• Must be punctual and dependable
Training requirements
• FERPA Training
• Sexual Harassment Training
What you will learn:
You can expect to learn skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, managing finances, interpersonal communication, customer service experience, and working with people from diverse backgrounds and working as part of a team. Additionally, this role will develop your ability to explain and practice various student success strategies, evaluate the needs of students and make appropriate referrals as needed, understand how their role as an Academic Coach contributes to student success, and apply effective interpersonal communication and helping skills. Although your job in the Division of Student Life may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here will help you in your chosen career path and give you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.