What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach position at Central State University?
Job Description
The Upward Bound Academic Coach will be responsible for providing academic tutoring to the Upward Bound participants during the after-school tutoring time.
Essential Functions
- Tutor CSU Upward Bound participants
- Develop appropriate lesson plans to assist and motivate participants in gaining the necessary tools to comprehend the subject matters.
- Be responsible for using a wide variety of motivational techniques and submit records and documentation as required by the Federal Government.
- Maintain a daily attendance list. Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to tutor in multiple subjects
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, school counselors, parents/guardians. Demonstrated ability to understand and work with low-income and first-generation clients.
- Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, at-risk, first-generation college-bound youth (bilingual preferred).
- Ability to conduct academic, educational, and social assessments on program participants as required.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to administer standardized instruments for college placement of participants.
- Working knowledge of personal and instructional computing applications required.
Associate Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Posting Date 08/27/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Background Check:
All offers of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.
All offers of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.
Certain positions may require additional screenings based on job responsibilities, regulatory requirements, or funding sources.
Failure to successfully complete the required background check or provide accurate and complete information may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The University is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.
Position Category Temporary Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experienceApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The University is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.
Salary : $34,226 - $53,237