WHAT IS AN INTEGRATEDSUCCESSCOACHTEACHINGASSISTANT? Integrated Success Coach (ISC) Teaching Assistants at the University of Kentucky are individuals who take a holistic approach to working with students to assist them in achieving their goals and finding college success. ISC TAs are specially trained to ask students non-judgmental questions to help them get the clarity they need to be successful. In a typical coaching session, an Integrated Success Coach TA partners with a student to design personalized action plans around topics such as Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, First Gen, and Wellness. ISC TAs truly value and enjoy working with students, faculty, staff, and partners.

• Engaging in individual coaching sessions with students in a set weekly schedule, up to 17-18 hours per week,
• In addition to working daytime hours, working at least one evening (5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) per week and rotating Sunday evening hours (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.),
• Leading one or more group coaching sessions,
• Administrative tasks such as documenting, collecting data, and communicating with students in a timely manner,
• Leading UK’s International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches,
• Researching, benchmarking, and developing coaching tools,
• Attending team meetings and other professional development trainings,
• Programmatic support for the department, including assistance with hiring, training, marketing, and assessment projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• A demonstrated track record of helping students to succeed,
• Excellent executive functioning skills such as time management, listening, communication, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
• Excellent customer service.
• Enjoys working in both an individual and team setting.
• Strong understanding of academic life skills such as learning strategies, time management, growth mindset, getting motivated, & school/work/life integration.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Pursuing an MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Sports Psychology, Psychology, Human Resources, Counseling, Wellness, or a similar field; Candidates with foundational STEM Degrees are encouraged to apply. Candidates interested in researching the impacts of coaching are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply

07/01/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.