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Academic Coaching Specialist

Rush University Medical Center • Chicago, IL • 4h ago

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Center for Academic Excellence

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $27.47 - $38.81 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

In conjunction with the manager, Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), the Academic Coaching Specialist is responsible for one-on-one and group tutoring and instruction of RUSH students, faculty, and other personnel on topics including but not limited to understanding best academic practices, time management, study skills, and writing skills. Under the Manager, Center for Academic Excellence's supervision, the Academic Specialist will work directly with faculty, program directors, advisors, and deans from each college to provide graduate-level instruction based on the needs of faculty/staff and each academic program.

THIS IS A NON-STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION.

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelors' or Masters' degree and four years of experience in humanities, education or sciences.

Experience in academic support for undergraduate or graduate level students.

Superior writing knowledge and experience.

Demonstrate ability to work effectively with teams and students from diverse communities and backgrounds.

Strong active listening skills.

Experience with distance learning support.

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and web conferencing software. Willing to learn new software platforms as needed.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Experience as a tutor or academic support administrator in writing/learning support services.

Experience working with a neurodiverse student population.

Two year's experience teaching writing skills at a university level.

Responsibilities:

Assess the needs of each student based on their request and need.

Work directly with each person requesting assistance in both individual and group formats. Help develop success plans for individual students as well as cohorts of students.

Provide in-depth feedback on students' study plans and techniques.

Design and implement workshop curriculum to deliver information per request on topics such as supporting diverse student learners, study skills, time management, and other best academic best practices.

Communicate to the CAE manager any progress or lack of progress made with students utilizing CAE services.

In partnership with the CAE manager, develop and maintain bookings data collection tool.

Securely and confidentially utilize institutional student data per FERPA guidelines.

In conjunction with CAE manager, review support needs of each college per semester and make recommendations for support services.

Collaborate with library staff to provide research and reference materials support.

Collaborate with offices such as but not limited to the Student Accessibility Services and the Diversity Equity and Inclusion office to create unified student support across the institution.

Be familiar with resources across campus and connect students with appropriate resources as needed.

Assist in the promotion of the center through participation in university-wide events included but not limited to orientations, presentations, and CAE events.

Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Academic Coaching Specialist

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 28942

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