Job Description
University of Idaho
Academic Coach
Location: Moscow
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $21/hour or higher depending on experience and education
FTE: .923
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
Academic Coaching is housed within Tutoring and College Success (TCS), one of three Academic Support Programs (ASP) in the Vandal Success department. Academic Coaches provide individualized academic support to students through one-on-one consultations, a College Success Strategies course, and presentations on college success strategies to the University of Idaho community. Academic Coaches also provide secondary advising support for unique populations to increase student success. Academic Coaches serve the entire student population and work closely with underrepresented populations, students that present academic risk factors, students in historically difficult fields, and students in specific living groups. Academic Coaches may also be trained to assist with curricular advising as needed to assist the University Advising Services (UAS) team. Academic Coaches play an integral role in supporting student success and retention at the University of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with academic coaching, advising, or other college level academic support
- Experience presenting to individuals, small, and/or large groups
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, psychology, social work, educational leadership or related field
- Experience teaching at the college level, preferably with students who present academic risk factors
- Experience developing, promoting and presenting programs on college success strategies
- Knowledge of student development theory and/or advising or academic support best practices
- Knowledge of University of Idaho academic rules, regulations and support programs
- Ability to motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
None
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004591P
Posting Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before October 1, 2024 will receive first consideration.
Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at vhutchinson@uidaho.edu
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at the University of Idaho and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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Why U of I?
Are you brave and bold? Come be a part of the Vandal family!
Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Area Resources:
The University of Idaho also provides state-wide impact through other campus locations including:
If you have any questions about pursuing a career at U of I, contact employment@uidaho.edu or 208-885-3611.
To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting.
Jobs at the University of Idaho. When inquiring or applying for jobs at the University of Idaho, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with the University of Idaho and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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