Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $76,400.00 - $105,050.00/Annual Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview The Academic Coach & Advisor (Allied Health / Gen Ed) supports student academic success, licensure readiness, persistence, retention, and professional growth. The role identifies at‑risk students early, provides structured interventions, guides academic planning, and collaborates with faculty to improve student outcomes. This position also includes limited instructional responsibilities, student mentoring, and participation in departmental initiatives aimed at strengthening student performance and program quality. What you will do Student Success Coaching: Meet with at‑risk students to conduct gap analyses and create individualized success plans. Monitor student performance and maintain regular communication with both students and faculty. Provide early identification, intervention, remediation, and evidence‑based coaching strategies to improve academic performance and licensure outcomes. Refer students to academic, psychosocial, and institutional support resources as needed. Academic Advising: Clarify, document, and develop educational and career plans with students. Provide needs-based counseling, academic planning, and continuous progress monitoring for retention and graduation. Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and navigating program requirements. Serve as the main advising contact for assigned caseloads during early semesters of the program (approx. 250-300 assigned students/year). Instructional Support: Teach one or more courses or maintain a partial faculty teaching assignment. Provide tutoring, mentoring, and supplemental instruction aligned with course objectives. Support other faculty in implementing student success tools and strategies across classroom, clinical, and laboratory environments as needed. Documentation & Compliance: Document coaching activities, academic progress, and student interactions thoroughly. Maintain student records required by the college, accrediting bodies, and state nursing/allied health boards. Ensure compliance with FERPA and institutional policies when handling student information. Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with faculty, clinical instructors, admissions, and financial aid to support student success. Participate in departmental committees, curriculum planning, and institutional initiatives. Promote proactive communication regarding program updates, expectations, and student needs. Student Engagement & Programming: Assist with new student orientation, advising workshops, and outreach activities. Support efforts to strengthen persistence and licensure pass rates through targeted programming.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree, Allied Health Discipline, Education, or related General
Education
Sciences degree (Required)
Experience
3-4 years Faculty experience at the college level with specific experience in tutoring or remediation of at-risk students (Required)
Skills and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse student body Ability to take initiative, lead groups, and promote innovation
Experience
with academic planning software and student success platforms Collaborative team orientation with faculty and student‑facing departments Strong organization, documentation, and data‑tracking skills Licenses and Certifications Licensure or certification in teaching, discipline specialty, or general education science Upon Hire (Preferred) Other
Requirements
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