Academic Coach

Job Title: Student Services Officer 2 Working Title: Academic Coach VPUE Unit: Center for Teaching and Learning Location: Stanford Main Campus; Hybrid (3 or more days/week on site) Job Code: 7502 Job Grade: H FTE: 100% Exemption Status: Exempt, Temporary (Up to 6 months) Heralded as a hub of undergraduate innovation, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) creates and sustains meaningful interactions between students and faculty both within and outside the classroom.
As a collaborative team member of VPUE, you have a unique opportunity to advance and support programs that touch and enhance the lives of every undergraduate student at Stanford.
As a team member in a unit that is also affiliated with the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE), your positive impact on graduate students and their teaching and learning will also be substantial.
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has been serving Stanford since 1975, offering a variety of programs and services to advance teaching and learning for the campus community.
Our team is passionate about supporting our diverse student population to be successful learners inside and outside the classroom, and we are equally passionate about helping faculty and graduate students to be effective teachers.
We are a highly collaborative team, and everyone plays an important role in realizing CTL’s mission to advance teaching and learning at Stanford.
CTL is administratively housed within the office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) and is also affiliated with the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE), acknowledging the center’s role in supporting both undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning and widespread campus partnerships.
https://ctl.
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Academic skills programs are grounded in a "whole-person” educational model, which recognizes the interrelationships among the intellectual, social, and personal aspects of academic life and learning.
Our resources enhance the learning experiences of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Stanford through academic coaching, workshops, and online materials.
These programs assist students with topics such as test-taking, effective time management, reading strategies, academic motivation and resilience, and more.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Student Learning Programs, the Academic Coach uses a direct-service model that translates research from the learning sciences into holistic academic support for students in both individual and group settings.
In this role, you will: Meet individually with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to help them tackle common academic challenges and develop skills and knowledge for academic success Meet regularly with undergraduate students on deferred suspension, returning from suspension, and/or returning from an extended period away as part of the Joint Advising and Coaching Support (JACS) Program Collaborate with the Academic Advising office to facilitate and implement the JACS program, which includes assisting with oversight of programming and operational tasks Mentor and help develop the peer academic coaches, a cohort that includes advanced graduate and professional students, by observing coaching sessions and providing constructive feedback Exercise discretion when sensitive information is disclosed by students and ensure the protection of student data and communication Assist with curriculum development, and facilitate the peer academic coaching training, required for all new peer academic coaches Design and facilitate academic skills workshops and programs to meet student needs, drawing from current learning sciences research.
These include workshops tailored to specific courses and campus programs on topics such as time management, procrastination, academic motivation, exam preparation, effective study strategies, reading strategies, goal-setting, resilience, growth mindset, dissertation preparation, and more Respond to general inquiries about academic skills coaching and programs from students, faculty, and staff Represent Student Learning Programs at university-wide events such as Admit Weekend; work with the communication team to create outreach materials Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects on student learning support Ensure that academic coaching and other student learning programs are accessible and inclusive for first-generation students, low-income students, underrepresented students of color, and other students historically marginalized in higher education May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, and temporary workers.
**The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you will bring: Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience Demonstrated interest and experience working with student and colleague populations that are highly diverse in terms of, for example, race, language of origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, first-generation to college, age, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, academic abilities and interests Strong interpersonal skills to identify students' academic needs, make recommendations, and follow-up Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience teaching or conducting workshops or other trainings in a postsecondary setting Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, especially complex projects with multiple deadlines Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, at various points during the year Location: This is a hybrid work opportunity with a regular required presence of at least three days per week at the main campus of Stanford University.
The remaining one to two days per week may optionally be conducted off-site, with schedules set in collaboration and according to programming needs and subject to the University’s hybrid work policies, which may change.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
In addition, preferred requirements include: Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) Experience providing advanced academic support to university students in one or more areas related to college learning, such as peer tutoring programs, student development, counseling, teaching, reading and study skills, learning differences/disabilities, advising, and academic coaching The expected pay range for this position is $66,100 - $101,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
How to Apply Completed applications will be reviewed on November 15 and on a rolling basis thereafter, with an anticipated start date in January 2024.
People from groups historically and/or currently underrepresented in university education are encouraged to apply.
If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.