Edu Tech Academic Solutions

The Academic Coach plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing individualized and small-group coaching focused on academic achievement, personal growth, and overall well-being. Working within the Student Success Center, Academic Coaches partner with students to develop effective learning strategies, set meaningful goals, overcome academic challenges, and connect with campus resources. Through a collaborative and student-centered approach, coaches help students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and navigate their university experience successfully.
Successful Academic Coaches are approachable, empathetic, and committed to helping students achieve their goals. They excel at active listening, communication, and problem-solving while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Thriving in this role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to adapt coaching strategies to individual student needs, and a passion for student development. The most effective coaches are proactive, resourceful, and dedicated to empowering students to build the skills and confidence needed for long-term academic success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.
-Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and confidentiality and professionalism.
-Possesses strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
-Able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with individuals from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
-Possess the ability to be proactive and work independently.
-Proficient in Apple, Microsoft Office, and Google applications, with the ability to learn new software quickly, including Canvas, Nanook Navigator and Banner.
Position Details:
This is a part-time, student position. Compensation is based on experience and the specific duties assigned.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa@alaska.edu or 907-474-6353.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .