Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time Academic Coach. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Advisement and Retention, the Academic Coach will be assigned to students with STEM majors. The Academic Coach will assess each academically at-risk student’s study habits, barriers, and difficulties and create a structured approach in supporting their academic advancement through effective learning strategies. This grant funded position is available beginning December 1, 2021- October 1, 2026. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting students with the following areas: creating short and long term goals, concentrating, conquering procrastination, using study time productively, motivating, establishing study plans, managing time, note-taking, preparing for tests, reading strategies for college, solving problems.
• Scheduling an initial meeting with students to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Create an action plan for the student based on their needs. Regularly check in to evaluate student progress both in-person and online. Thoroughly document each student meeting.
• Reviewing students' academic work and providing feedback.
• Creating online modules for students to access best practices.
• Assisting with exam proctor for the Office of Accessibility Services.
• Connecting students to tutoring services and resources.
• Conducting academic preparation workshops for faculty and students.

Masters degree in education, counseling, social work, or higher education or related fields plus one to two years of experience in advising, mentoring, or academic coaching is required. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Experience with working with academically at-risk students is also required. Current NJ State Certification as Learning Disabilities Teacher or Consultant and/or experience in higher education is preferred. Prior experience working with students in STEM fields is helpful. Occasional evenings and weekends will be needed. The successful candidate will possess the ability to listen and determine an effective action plan to assist students in academic success, have excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills and will be able to work in a highly collaborative work environment.

To apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7137837f-5f45-46c7-bb9e-ceb9eafaea50&cc Id=1 9000101_000001&jobId=502138&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers our diversity and inclusion efforts, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the University.

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 41 undergraduate and 32 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life.

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