Academic Coach

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Position Number:

7229206

Location:

Waterbury, CT

Position Type:

Academic Advising Academic Coach About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details

Posted:

June 10, 2026

Level:

Educational Assistant

Employment Type:

Temporary position, non-tenure track position

Hours:

Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

July 2026

Work Location:

CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT06708)

Work Modality:

On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date:

Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Position Summary Academic Coach provides academic, as well as social and emotional learning, curriculum to our Upward Bound scholars. The Academic Coach's main function is to work with students to guide them towards the knowledge and personal resilience that they will need to successfully navigate their high school career and then to matriculate to an institution of higher learning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Upward Bound Director, the Academic Coach is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties: Provide academic coaching through individual or group sessions Assess students' learning needs and develop academic success plans to help students achieve their academic goals. Instruct students on individualized academic strategies including recommending and modeling effective time management and organization skills, goal setting, note-taking, test taking/studying, and effective reading and writing strategies Monitor students' progress with regular check-ins, scheduled meetings, and proactive outreach and communication. Motivate students to practice self-regulation, self-advocacy, and taking ownership of their academic success. Help students identify, develop, and implement learning strategies and study skills customized to specific disciplines and course materials. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in the Educational field. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Salary $43.70 hourly For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Application Instructions