Academic Coach

Title: Academic Coach

Location: New Brunswick United States

Job Description:

Posting Number25TM0450

DepartmentStudent Affairs

Overview

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that comprise the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). As part of the RBHS, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s premier, comprehensive, public institution of higher learning.
 

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and Ph.D. programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campuses located in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Academic Coach for the Office of Academic Success at Rutgers School of Nursing. The Academic Coach will provide academic support to the School of Nursing Students on the Blackwood Campus and participate in the academic coaching schedule across all nursing campuses. The position will be responsible for the development and delivery of workshops and resources to assist students in developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. As part of the Office of Academic Success team, this position will contribute to delivery of OAS services. This position will coach students individually or in groups.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates in resource development and the creation of academic coaching tools and workshops with a focus on transfer pathways and pre-nursing.
• Participates in the weekly Academic Coaching schedule for all School of Nursing Campuses.
• Engages in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success Team and relevant committee work as assigned.
• Delivers academic success workshops across all School of Nursing campuses.
• Engages weekly through class visits to promote services and provide timely learning strategy information to match course demands.
• Develops and monitors benchmarks, tracks use of services, and follows individual student progression through the curriculum.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of study groups; working with faculty for resources related to course material and coordinating with peer and alumni tutors.
• Takes part in the development of quiet and group study space for tutoring sessions on the Blackwood campus.
• Participates in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success team.

FLSANonexempt

Salary Details$35/hourly

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience,

include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position StatusPart Time

Working Hours19.75

Daily Work ShiftDay

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft

Terms of AppointmentTemporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

 

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use different teaching methods and to transmit information in a manner that is accessible and understandable to students.
• Ability to analyze complex student-related matters accurately, draw valid conclusions, and propose various alternative courses of action.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implementing long-term program improvements.
• Ability to establish and keep cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the university community.
• Ability to interpret and apply program and university policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

 

Posting Open Date12/03/2025

Posting Close Date03/28/2026

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional CampusRutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location CampusRutgers University - New Brunswick

CityNew Brunswick

StateNJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

 

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

 

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement