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This position reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Support and collaborates extensively within STAR Services, as well as across campus with academic and student service departments, faculty, and staff. About This Role: The Professional Academic Coach is a part-time (19.5 hours per week) professional staff position who is responsible for helping students develop skills, behaviors and habits, which lead to success in college.

Position Information Posting Number 20113115 Position Title Professional Academic Coach (Part-Time) FTE Position Type Staff Department Center for Academic Success Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: The Professional Academic Coach is a part-time (19.5 hours per week) professional staff position who is responsible for helping students develop skills, behaviors and habits, which lead to success in college. STAR Services seeks an experienced professional knowledgeable of strategies for support of at-risk students. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Support and collaborates extensively within STAR Services, as well as across campus with academic and student service departments, faculty, and staff. What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: + Provide individual and group coaching to students on academic probation. + Administer and interpret LASSI assessment results. + Document and maintain records of coaching sessions, student outcomes, and outreach attempts. + Provide academic coaching and academic support workshops and presentations. + Participate in professional development as well as academic coaching and student success research. + Utilize EAB Navigate system (or other software system identified by the university) for appointments, communication, and reporting. Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities): + Knowledge of academic coaching best practices and learning development theory. + Superior oral/written communication skills. + Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft applications. + High level organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills. + Demonstrated ability to participate in a highly collaborative work environment. + Ability to represent Lamar University with high levels of professionalism and customer service. Physical Requirements: + Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing. + Frequent standing, and/or sitting. + Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. + Visually identify, observe and assess. Regular physical attendance required. + The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Job Conditions: Typical schedule is M-F 8am-5pm, with some evening work. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. + One year of relevant experience. EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications + Master’s degree. + Experience working in academic support in higher education. + Knowledge of the university educational system and student retention. Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 05/13/2025 Close Date 08/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions

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