Neumont University Student Employment Opportunity

Title:                                 Academic coach

Department:                     Student Affairs

Reports to:                       student Advisement Coordinator

Introduction

An academic coach is one who acts as an assistant to the Instructor and assists in different activities associated with teaching for a specific course. Grading and provision of one-on-one assistance to students are the main responsibilities of an academic coach. The academic coach is a problem-solver in the classroom and a second source of tutoring/extra help for students.

Job Duties

•   Meet with instructor to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related tasks.
• Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
• Obtain materials needed for classes.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
• Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades with timely and effective feedback.
•  Assist with class discussions.
• Assist in developing of teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, and supplementary notes.
• Attend lectures on a regular basis given by the instructor they assist.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class assignments.
• Other tasks may be assigned by the instructor such as completing laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.

Supervision

The Academic coach reports to, and is supervised by, a Student Advisement Coordinator.  Regular and frequent contact, as well as attendance at staff meetings, is expected. Weekly reports are required as are weekly meetings. The Student Advisement Coordinator provides on-going feedback on the student job performance.


Conditions of Employment

1. Academic coaches are full-time students and must be enrolled each quarter.  Students will not be hired for the position if they are on academic or disciplinary probation. 
2. Academic coaches must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 during the period of employment, unless waived in writing by the supervisor.  The student must also have at least a “B” for the course(s) that he/she is assisting for.
3. Employment may be terminated if a student is placed on either academic or disciplinary probation while employed as a student.
4. Academic coaches are expected to abide by the Policies & Procedures of Neumont University.
5. Academic coaches may not be otherwise employed without supervisor's approval.
6. The term or employment’s recommendation is two quarters, unless terminated by the employer or the employee prior to the end of two quarters. An Academic coach may reapply for the position if they wish to remain on staff. They will be considered with all of the new applicants for the position. If a student wishes to reapply for an open position, he/she should speak with their supervisor. 

Find out about other student employment opportunities on the Student Affairs section of the Neumont website.