Academic Success Coach- Part-Time

Academic Success Coach- Part-Time

Title: Academic Success Coach- Part-Time

Hiring Range: $15.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Job Duties

Working under the direction of the Director of Cadet-Athlete Development and Director of Athletic Compliance, the Academic Success Coach will be asked to help assist in the fulfillment and facilitation of the first-year transitional program. The Academic Success Coach will serve as a liaison between the first-year cadet-athlete and Cadet-Athlete Development professional staff, helping to monitor academic success, and encourage the development of self-advocacy. The Director of Cadet-Athlete Development works hand in hand with Academic Success Coaches to identify those in need of supplemental resources, and to communicate with coaching staff. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Working with first year cadet-athletes to monitor academic performance, teach organization, planning, and other learning & study skills and strategies.
• Be familiar with academic support and enhancement resources available, policy and procedure of the VMI, including the Honor Code, Southern Conference, and NCAA
• Communicate effectively with cadets by establishing a positive rapport and by keeping a professional, patient, and engaged demeanor.
• Oversight of NCAA guided study session hours
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in student services (tutoring, mentoring, etc.) Previous experience working in intercollegiate athletics or intercollegiate athletics academic support Ability to work non traditional work hours, as required

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Bridget Shanks

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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