What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach position at Lynn University?
Summary:
Provide academic coaching to students diagnosed with AD/HD and/or learning differences revolving around executive functioning issues. Assist students with various areas within executive functioning that inhibit their ability to reach their learning potential and display their true cognitive abilities. Facilitate independent learning and support students in navigating their college experience. Maintain ADA compliance.
Job Description:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge and skills in:
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or 1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
Provide academic coaching to students diagnosed with AD/HD and/or learning differences revolving around executive functioning issues. Assist students with various areas within executive functioning that inhibit their ability to reach their learning potential and display their true cognitive abilities. Facilitate independent learning and support students in navigating their college experience. Maintain ADA compliance.
Job Description:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Coach students through individual meetings, check weekly class attendance, communicate with instructors, tutors, and parents.
- Serve as an instructor as needed for one academic courses in the Dialogues of Learning. Teach Self and Society curriculum including psychological and sociological theories, writing, and presenting skills.
- Advise and register incoming students during the Admitted Students Experience and prior to their first semester of college.
- Meet with prospective students and families in collaboration with the office of admission to educate and recruit students.
- Organize program for orientation and meet with new students and parents.
- Participate in Faculty Fellows and Faculty Development training each semester.
- Teach a Citizenship project course and volunteer with Day of Caring for Lynn University as needed.
- Participate on university committees as needed.
- Work with multiple technology tools and teach students to utilize the iPad mini as an educational resource.
- Represent the Institute at Admission Open Houses which occur on Weekends.
- Some working engagements may require evenings past 5:00pm.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and skills in:
- Technology; Microsoft Word, Excel, Navigate, Canvas, Workday
- Counseling
- Higher education
- Learning differences
- Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in the area of Psychology or Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
- Experience coaching/advising University students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, executive function disorders, and Autism Spectrum disorders
- International Coach Federation (ICF), Board Certified Coach (BCC) preferred
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or 1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.