Academic Success Coach

Loyola Marymount University•Lewisboro, NY

1d•$80,600 - $104,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Coach provides one-on-one and small-group academic support to Loyola Marymount University students seeking help with learning habits, time management, and study skills. Based in the Academic Resource Center within Research and Academic Engagement, the coach uses an evidence- and goal-based approach to support students’ academic success and reports to the Director of the Academic Resource Center. The position also facilitates workshops and group activities, develops student-facing resources related to retention and persistence, supports assessment and data collection, and collaborates with campus partners. The role is fully in person. This is a Staff Regular position, with a salary range of $80,600–$104,800, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Typically, a master’s degree or higher in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Three years of related job experience.
Knowledge of teaching methodologies, classroom instruction, and tutoring, with prior experience at a college or university learning center.
Understanding of student development, particularly the transition of first-year students to college.
Exemplary written and oral communication skills, including preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries that incorporate complex, highly technical information.
Ability to compose effective, error-free correspondence and maintain detailed, accurate records.
Computer competency and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and other programs related to training students and staff in software use.
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, administration, and staff.
Commitment to keep knowledge, skills, and abilities current with relevant trends, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with students or graduate students.
Understanding of assessment and data management.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one academic coaching to help students identify goals, develop actionable plans, and strengthen skills in time management, planning and prioritization, organization, active learning, reading and note-taking, exam preparation, metacognition, and self-monitoring.
Respond to walk-in student requests as needed.
Facilitate workshops and group support activities on academic success coaching and active learning principles, with particular attention to first-year students, transfer students, and students referred through CARE plans or academic probation success plans.
Develop and deliver Academic Resource Center student-facing resources and services related to retention and persistence.
Help students identify campus resources when their needs extend beyond academic coaching.
Oversee Academic Success assessment and data collection; assist with assessment rollout and dissemination, as well as data collection and management.
Oversee graduate students serving as academic success coaches as needed and appropriate.
Collaborate with university partners, including academic advising areas, Disability Support Services, and Student Psychological Services.
Represent LMU and Research and Academic Engagement at campus events, within the LMU community, and at professional organizations or associations; serve on committees as required.
Use Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, Google Docs and Sheets, Brightspace, Terminal4, and Academic Resource Center platforms such as WC Online for scheduling, tracking, and assessment.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Exhibit behavior that supports the university’s mission, vision, and values; model professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct; and demonstrate outstanding customer service.