Learning Support Coach

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a Learning Support Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month position. The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build rapport and a "caringly intrusive" relationship with students
• Help students identify their strengths and challenges
• Assist students in setting academic and career goals
• Guide students in developing study skills and other habits to ensure success
• Monitor student academic performance and progress towards goals and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Help students learn to communicate with faculty, coaches, advisors, and staff to encourage effective problem solving and self-advocacy and to create a support network
• Connect students with necessary Learning Support Services and help them navigate other campus processes (e.g. Advising, Financial Planning, etc.)
• Facilitate large group Study Tables events
• Support the Bridge Scholar Program by serving individual students as assigned and assisting with Bridge labs and events
• Help with Academic Success Center promotion (e.g. plan and lead events, assist with social media, develop other initiatives to increase student awareness and participation)
• Assist with training and supervising of peer tutors and writing consultants, as needed
• Establish and maintain a flexible work schedule that best serves student and ASC needs (some weekly evening hours required)
• Comply with FERPA, HIPPA, campus, and department guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of learning differences and barriers that impact traditional and non-traditional college students
• Experience working with underrepresented students from varying academic, economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and administration
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain and model professionalism and appropriate boundaries with students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required (education, guidance, psychology, communication, or a related field is preferred)
• Minimum of two years teaching or mentoring experience in either a formal or informal education setting

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Learning Support Coach position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Affirmation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/