Academic Coach

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS) serves the College of Engineering community by providing learning support and holistic academic-oriented support services to students, by managing the administrative processes of the Scholastic Standing Committee (SSC) to uphold the academic standards and guidelines of the College as defined in the College Bulletin, and by managing the Honor Council process to maintain ethical conduct within the College community.

The ECAS Academic Coach provides holistic academic-oriented services to an assigned group of undergraduate students in collaboration with each student's departmental or Engineering Advising Center (EAC) advisor. The primary group of students served by the ECAS Academic Coach are those students reinstated by the SSC with academic conditions, but this person also provides assistance to other groups of students including those from underrepresented populations who may experience academic barriers, transfer students, and students referred by faculty, academic advisors, and CARE Center staff.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Responsibilities*

• Provide academic coaching for assigned students, which includes: working with the student's assigned counselor, monitoring performance throughout the semester, delivering resources to the student, etc.
• Deliver workshops regarding academic success to student groups
• Support Washtenaw Community College's efforts to prepare their students to successfully transfer to the College
• Serve as a resource for departmental advisors and advisors at the Engineering Advising Center on academic success strategies and relevant College and University policies.
• Participate in groups across the University that support undergraduate academic success, such as UPAGE (Undergraduate Program Advisors in Engineering), ACUM (Advisors Council at UM), and COUNTS (Council for Non-traditional Students)
• Develop academic success resources for students
• Develop suggestions to improve the college's policies and procedures to help support undergraduate student academic success.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in a STEM field or Higher Education
• 3+ years of academic advising/coaching experience is necessary
• Experience with academic advising/coaching in higher education
• Demonstrated analytical and critical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with problem solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.

Additional Information

A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.