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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time - Success Center - Academic Coach. This role involves working directly with students to develop their academic skills such as study strategies, executive function, and self-monitoring through one-on-one coaching and potentially leading workshops or group sessions. The position requires up to 20 hours per week with a focus on maintaining regular on-campus presence and timely reporting of coaching sessions.

Highlights

Assist students in identifying strengths and weaknesses and help set realistic academic goals.
Provide coaching primarily one-on-one; may include workshops, group sessions, and subject-specific tutoring.
Submit timely and accurate session reports and communicate with the Student Academic Success Center director.
Attend initial and ongoing trainings, including FERPA and university compliance trainings.
Requires at least an Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to teach academic skills like time management and study strategies.
Strong documentation and record-keeping skills, with ability to learn new systems.
Reliable on-campus availability for scheduled sessions is mandatory.
Preferred 1-3 years' experience working with college students on executive functioning or study skills, tutoring, coaching, advising, or teaching.
Compensation is $20 per hour for up to 20 hours weekly.

Part Time - Success Center - Academic Coach Full Description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Brandywine Student Academic Success Center is accepting applications for part-time Academic Coach openings. The role requires an ability to work with students whose promise can be developed through improvements in study strategies, executive function, and self-monitoring.

This is a part‑time opening of up to 20 hours per week, with a typical minimum commitment of five hours weekly. The pay is $20 per hour. Coaching is primarily conducted one‑on‑one, though opportunities may arise to lead workshops, facilitate group sessions, or provide subject‑specific tutoring depending on the candidate's skills and expertise.

Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this work.

Job Duties

Attend weekly scheduled appointments with assigned students: assist students in identifying strengths and weaknesses; teach skills relevant to student situation; help students set realistic academic goals; suggest additional services as appropriate.
Write and submit timely and accurate session reports and maintain contact with SASC director to manage coached students and assess ongoing needs.
Attend initial and ongoing trainings and meetings, including FERPA and all applicable Penn State required compliance trainings.

Requirements and Qualifications

Requires an Associates degree, Bachelor's degree preferred.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to teach and model academic skills, including time management, organization, study strategies, and goal‑setting.
Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills, including timely submission of session notes and comfort with learning new systems and participating in required trainings.
Reliable on‑campus availability for scheduled coaching sessions is required.
1-3 years experience working with college students, especially those developing executive functioning or study skills preferred as well as experience in tutoring, coaching, advising, and/or teaching.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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