Academic Coach

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Academic Coach provides coaching to students identified as academically at risk. This position supports student persistence by helping students develop effective academic strategies, connecting them to campus resources, and monitoring their progress. The Academic Coach also champions a coordinated care approach by collaborating with campus partners to address barriers to student success. In addition, this role provides mentorship and guidance to academic coaches, tutors, and other student support staff.

Responsibilities

Student Coaching and Intervention (70%)

• Provide individualized academic and success coaching to students identified as at risk due to academic performance or other barriers to persistence.
• Assist students in developing strategies for academic improvement, including study skills, time management, goal setting, and accountability.
• Conduct proactive outreach to students through meetings, calls, and electronic communication to encourage engagement and persistence.
• Help students identify barriers to academic success and connect them with appropriate campus resources and support services.
• Document coaching sessions, action plans, and student progress in appropriate student success systems.
• Facilitate workshops or small-group sessions on academic success strategies as needed.

Monitoring and Student Success Tracking (20%)

• Monitor student academic progress using institutional data, early alert systems, and faculty referrals.
• Track student engagement, academic outcomes, and the effectiveness of interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, coaching plans, and follow-up activities.
• Identify trends related to student performance and persistence and share relevant insights with leadership.

Collaboration and Coordinated Care (10%)

• Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, advising staff, tutoring services, and other student support units to support student success.
• Participate in coordinated care discussions and case management meetings when appropriate.
• Communicate with campus partners to address barriers affecting student persistence.
• Contribute to campus initiatives focused on improving retention, persistence, and completion.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students in teaching, advising, coaching, tutoring, or related support roles (secondary or post-secondary).

Experience supporting students experiencing academic difficulty (secondary or post-secondary).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective academic coaching and student success strategies.

• Ability to build rapport with diverse student populations.

• Ability to manage multiple student cases while maintaining accurate documentation.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to analyze student progress data and support appropriate interventions.

• Skill in collaboration and problem-solving.

• Skill in interpersonal communication.

• Commitment to student-centered practices that support persistence and completion.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please email the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@gordonstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a part time, non-benefited position working up to 19 hours per week.

This is a grant funded position and is contingent on continued availability of grant funds.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.