Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

GENERAL DUTIES Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE Non-Teaching Adjunct FLSA Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs in downtown Brooklyn. The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program at City Tech invites applications for a part-time position of an Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct). The SEEK Program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced part-time Academic Coach to provide academic support, instruction and guidance to students enrolled in the SEEK program. Reporting to the SEEK Academic Program Manager, the SEEK Academic Coach (Non-Teaching Adjunct) will be expected to:

• Provide in-person/on-campus individual or small group academic coaching support in areas of time management, study-skills, test preparation, test anxiety, procrastination prevention, note taking and memorization, among others.
• Develop and facilitate academic skill building presentations for stand-alone workshops, workshop series, and in-class presentations in Freshman Seminar courses.
• Assess for unconstructive behaviors and attitudes interfering with academic success and develop strategies for improvement.
• Help students develop/enhance constructive goals, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for academic success based on their learning needs.
• Identify and implement measurable student outcomes for academic success (e.g. increase in test scores, in study time).
• Refer students to other program services such as academic tutoring and/or counseling as needed.
• Research and implement creative ideas to attract and retain students for coaching appointments.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationship and collaboration with SEEK counseling staff and tutors.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities.
• Promptly respond to e-mail/phone correspondence from SEEK Academic Program Manager.
• Maintain complete and accurate records via database.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This position will require availability for two days per week of on-campus, in-person service provision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in English, Psychology or related field preferred Experience in teaching, academic coaching, and/or tutoring a diverse population of students Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability Familiarity with student success theories such Growth Mindset, B