Student Employee-Academic Success Center-Learning Coach

202500443ST

Student Employee-Academic Success Center-Learning Coach

Student Employee

Yes

Academic Success Center

Division of Academic Affairs

5-20

$10 per hour (undergrad)/$13 per hour (graduate)

Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad Student

Nature and Purpose of Position:

The Learning Coach performs duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Coaching in the Academic Success Center. The Learning Coach will provide structured learning support and techniques to aid SHSU students in their learning process. This position will work independently and in team settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide one-on-one and group coaching with undergraduate students who seek to improve their academic journey.
· Assess situational and academic needs to promote and provide action-oriented strategies for student-clients.
· Assist with the planning and implementation of program assessment, resulting in evidence-based improvements.
· Collect data, provide summary reports, and make referrals where needed to guide students in seeking appropriate campus support.
· Represent and support logistics of the Academic Success Center for initiatives including, but not limited to, Student Learning Orientations, Welcome Week, Classroom Visits, Accountability Groups, etc.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.

Work Hours, Environment:

· In-person at the Academic Success Center in the Newton Gresham Library
· Maximum: 20 hours per week
· Some weekend and evening hours may be required.

Experiential Learning:

After an appropriate initial training period, the Learning Coach will develop their skills through experiential learning, which includes:
• Conducting individual one-on-one appointments with SHSU Students.
• Conducting small group sessions with SHSU Students.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

· Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted.
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
· Ability to communicate orally, both in person, by telephone, and virtually/online.
· Ability to travel to meetings, other campuses and/or sites.
· Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students and staff.
· Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.
· Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant.
· Ability to communicate via computer email.

Target start is set for early Spring 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position is very high in student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:

· Currently enrolled at SHSU. Classification: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctorate. · Demonstrate growth mindset with the willingness to learn, execute and assess student academic needs. · Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively, especially with individuals from diverse backgrounds. · Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to receive feedback from supervisor and colleagues. · Effective time management & self-starter qualities. · Willingness to commit to 15 weeks of fixed, consistent hours within the semester. · Computer Skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom and Blackboard)

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2.8 GPA · Interest in pursuing a career in education. · Additionally, applicants should have completed a FAFSA for the current academic term and will be reviewed for work study eligibility (preferred). · Knowledge of learning pedagogies · Bilingual skills

08/06/2025

Iris Martinez - Assistant Director

936.294.3947

mxi004@SHSU.EDU

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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