Academic Coach

Salary: $52,500.00 Annually

Location : 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00241

Division: Office of Academic Affairs

Department: Student Programs

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

Closing Date: 1/6/:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Academic Coach will focus on providing academic advising and support for first year students and help support the academic development of our new students by providing comprehensive support to students from enrollment through completion of their first year.
Examples of Duties

Understand and disseminate information related to the core curriculum and academic requirements at New College of Florida.
Serve as a collaborative academic coach for a cohort of students (from time of deposit through completion of education).Provide timely and accurate academic coaching to assigned caseload of students.
Participate in large and small group sessions with students.
Facilitate 1 on 1 appointments with students (face-to-face or remote).Facilitate course registration each semester with collaboration with various departments
(e.g. faculty academic advisors) to determine proper course sequencing.
Support academic programming during new student orientation in the fall and spring semesters.Collaborate with and support team members on projects on behalf of the Office of New Student Programs.
Work closely with the Director of New Student Programs on student retention efforts regarding the academic program.
Help students understand the academic program, work effectively with their faculty advisors, and register for coursesOther duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree and 1 year of experience in Higher Education or Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in higher education
Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working directly with Academic Coaching. Strong record of leadership. Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills - This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse setting.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures. Articulates financial implications and realities.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives;
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Information Technology - Experience with and understanding of automated systems and analytical and reporting tools.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

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