Academic Success Coach Dyslexia Program Position Available In Newberry, South Carolina

Academic Success Coach Dyslexia Program
Newberry College Newberry, SC Full-time Education
Posted on February 24, 2025
Newberry College invites you to make a meaningful impact in our Center for Student Success department. As an Academic Success Coach, you will provide personalized support to students with learning challenges, especially those with dyslexia. Your mission is to guide them toward academic excellence and graduation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Personalized student success: provide individualized, one-on-one assistance to students with dyslexia, fostering their academic growth and self-confidence.

Action Plan Development:

Assist students in creating actionable plans to overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.

Resources Connection:

Guide students to appropriate resources and tools that enhance their learning experience.

Assessment and Monitoring:

Regularly evaluate students’ progress, attendance, and behavior to tailor support strategies effectively.

Advocacy and Empowerment:

Encourage self-advocacy in students, helping them understand and articulate their learning needs.

Faculty and Staff Development:

Collaborate closely with the Director of Dyslexia programs to design and deliver professional development sessions for faculty and staff. These sessions will focus on equipping educators with effective strategies for teaching and supporting students with dyslexia, fostering a more inclusive and understanding academic community.

Marketing and Recruitment:

Assist the Director of Dyslexia programs in working with prospective students and their families to showcase the program, highlighting the individualized support and transformative opportunities it offers. Provide clear and compassionate guidance to help families understand how Newberry College is uniquely positioned to support students with dyslexia in achieving their academic goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dyslexia Programs.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience working with students with specific learning needs. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and faculty. Knowledge of learning platforms and accommodation software. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to operate effectively in both team and individual environments.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references with subject line “Academic Success Coach – Dyslexia Program” to human.resources@newberry.edu.
Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

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EMPLOYED AT WILL.

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