Part-Time Academic Coach

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If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 305

Pay Range: $27.16 - $40.72

The Academic Coach applies the approved coaching model to coach in key skill areas that support student’s goal attainment in academics, career, and life. Student learning and development is the Academic Coach’s primary responsibly and focus. This position focuses on one or more core academic areas such as quantitative skills, effective writing, college success skills, and social and emotional skills that build resiliency in the student. Academic Coaches are responsive to learner needs and vary the type, length, method, and intensity of support to best match the learner’s strengths and goals. Using technology, Academic Coaches may interact with students in both group and one-on-one settings. They collaborate with instructional and program faculty serving the students in their courses to ensure continuity and quality of support.

Responsibilities

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→Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, English, Educational Studies, or a related field.
→At least two years of related experience in teaching, tutoring, academic coaching, or similar work supporting academic learning, study skills, and student success.
→Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
→Ability to work 20 hours per week during evenings and weekends, including weekday shifts after 5:00 PM local time, minimum four-hour shifts, and at least one four-hour weekend shift.
→The experience requirement may be waived for candidates or incumbents with an advanced degree.

Requirements

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Master’s degree.
Coaching certification.
Mathematics background through education, teaching, tutoring, academic coaching, or other relevant experience.
Experience working in a college-level academic coaching center.
Experience supporting traditional and non-traditional college students, including students with disabilities.
Experience with distance education and supporting students in online learning environments.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Part-time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.