Academic Coach

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Academic Coach
Posting Number	23TM0586
Department	College of Nursing
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Academic Coach for the Office of Academic Success at Rutgers School of Nursing. The position will provide academic support to the School of Nursing Students on the Blackwood Campus and participate in the academic coaching schedule across all nursing campuses. The position will be responsible for the development and delivery of workshops and resources to assist students in developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. As part of the Office of Academic Success team, this position will contribute to delivery of OAS services. This position will coach students individually or in groups. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in resource development and the creation of academic coaching tools and workshops with a focus on transfer pathways and pre-nursing. Participates in the weekly Academic Coaching schedule for all School of Nursing Campuses. Engages in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success Team and relevant committee work as assigned. Delivers academic success workshops across all School of Nursing campuses. Weekly engagement through class visits to promote services and provide timely learning strategy information to match course demands. Together with the Office of Academic Success team develops and monitors benchmarks, tracks use of services, and follows individual student progression through the curriculum. Participates in the planning and implementation of study groups; working with faculty for resources related to course material and coordinating with peer and alumni tutors. Takes part in the development of quiet and group study space for tutoring sessions on the Blackwood campus. Participates in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success team.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	19.75
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	35.00 per hour
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of three years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to use different teaching methods and to transmit information in a manner that is accessible and understandable to students. Able to analyze complex student-related matters accurately, draw valid conclusions, and propose various alternative courses of action. Initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implement long-term program improvements. Establish and keep cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the university community Interpret and apply program and university policies and procedures.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	12/20/2023
Posting Close Date	03/29/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Blackwood
State	NJ
Location Details

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