Academic Coach - Morgan Academic Center

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Morgan Academic Center is accepting applications for part-time Academic Coach positions throughout the 2026-27 academic year. This position requires an ability to work with at-risk student-athletes to develop and improve upon their study strategies, including but not limited to goal setting, time management, organization, note-taking, reading, study and test preparation, self-monitoring, self-advocacy and critical thinking/problem-solving in a diverse university setting. This position is limited to a maximum of (20) hours per week with a (typical) minimum commitment of 5 hours per week; however, hours are not guaranteed and may vary each week/semester including the possibility of evenings and Sundays.

Requirements

• Ability to work with at-risk student-athletes to develop and improve upon their study strategies, including but not limited to goal setting, time management, organization, note-taking, reading, study and test preparation, self-monitoring, self-advocacy and critical thinking/problem-solving in a diverse university setting
• Equivalent academic credentials and/or experience mentoring, coaching or teaching

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to informally assess student needs and deliver targeted academic interventions
• A minimum of an earned bachelor`s degree, or higher
• Current Penn State graduate students

Responsibilities

• Attending weekly scheduled appointments with assigned mentees
• Writing and submitting timely and accurate session reports
• Attending initial and ongoing meetings/trainings
• Compliance with all related MAC, Penn State, B1G Ten, and NCAA policies/procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees