Academic Success Coach
Position Information
WORKING TITLE: Academic Success Coach
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Learning Center Specialist
POSTING DATE: March 12, 2025
Essential Job Functions
The Academic Success Coach provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory course(s), and assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning and promote high-impact practices.
As a member of the Learning Center Team, the position supports all the services offered by the Learning Center, with specific responsibilities for coordinating the Center's peer tutoring services. This position reports to the Manager of the Learning Center.
What You'll Do
- Assess learner performance and may prepare reports recommending instructional improvements
- Provide supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars
- Meet with students for intake and general assessment and make referrals to others on campus as appropriate
- Assist in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties
- Foster students' development of skills and learning techniques to direct their learning process and manage the demands of academic life
- Assist with the coordination of the peer tutoring service, including communicating with instructors to recruit and hire peer tutors, tutor training, and assisting with embedded tutoring efforts
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree at time of application
- Experience in a secondary or post-secondary education environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree
- Background in Education or related field
- Experience in promoting student success through academic coaching or tutoring
- Two or more years of experience in academic coaching or tutoring
- Education and/or experience in STEM education
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual fluency in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Conditions of Appointment
Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by the supervisor as needed.
Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
Compensation and Benefits
SALARY INFORMATION
Minimum salary of $51,835.
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.
Apply
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:
- Click "View All Jobs"
- Select "Academic Success Coach"
- You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
- If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.
STEP 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
- Resume
You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Kathy Gajeski
Phone: (920) 465-2383
Email: gajeskik@uwgb.edu
Application Deadline
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.