- Salary
- $30 – $40
- Location
- Samuel C. Wax Academic Center, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Education
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!
Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.
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Academic coaches provide professional, student-centered coaching for individuals seeking a collaborative, consistent, and supportive partnership focused on academic growth and development. Through regular engagement, coaches empower students to develop academic self-awareness; build confidence, resilience, and perseverance; strengthen time management and organizational strategies; and improve communication skills with both peers and professionals. Coaches also guide students in identifying and utilizing appropriate resources to support their success.
In addition to direct coaching, academic coaches are responsible for maintaining accurate records, achieving and maintaining certification as academic coaches, and participating in ongoing training and professional development.
Key Outcomes
70% of time: Academic Coaching
Meet regularly with individual students to support academic growth, reinforce effective learning strategies, and model a professional mindset.
Follow the Center’s academic coaching model, which emphasizes goal setting, reflective practices, and student empowerment.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse learning styles, intellectual development, executive functioning challenges, and psychosocial factors that may impact student success.
20% of time: Record Keeping and Communication
Efficiently use the Center’s record management system to track student interactions and progress.
Complete all required reports and participate in scheduled meetings with the Center Director to review student development.
Maintain timely and clear communication with the Center Director regarding student progress and any concerns that arise.
10% of time: Certification and Professional Development
Attend required training sessions to achieve and maintain the designation of “Professional Academic Coach” as established by the National Tutoring Association.
Participate in mandatory professional development seminars.
Engage in ongoing, optional development opportunities, such as mentoring partnerships and other Center-led initiatives to enhance coaching practices.
Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies
Reliability
able to get the job done, available, and engaged with the job and the Endicott community
Organization
organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
Communication Skills
has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
Adaptability
shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
Follow Through
takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
Customer Service
The employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
Initiative/Personal Leadership
identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
Team Player
shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Master’s degree in a related field required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in teaching, tutoring, academic coaching, counseling, or mentoring young adults preferred.
Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and digital platforms required.
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, key technologies including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canvas (LMS), email platforms, social media, internet research tools, and electronic scheduling/calendar systems.
Effective Date of Current Version: June, 2025
In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the hourly pay range for this position is $30.00–$40.00 per hour. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and external market data when determining pay. The final hourly rate is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base pay only and does not include benefits or other compensation.
