Academic Coach

Company: College Internship Program Inc
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

About CIPWe're the College Internship Program (CIP), and we've been helping young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences find success in college, employment, and independent living in our centers across the US since 1984.CIP's programs are specially designed to help young adults make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood. Our vision is to challenge the norms of what people with learning differences can achieve.About the PositionThe Academic Coach provides education, training, and support in order to help students successfully meet self-directed educational goals. The Academic Coach offers support both on and off the academic campus setting in order to promote the development of executive functioning and practical knowledge and skills and knowledge and skills required to successfully navigate an educational setting including using on campus supports and disability resources, developing successful study tools and habits, and achieving long term academic success.Core Duties and Responsibilities:* Meets with students regularly to provide academic counseling, coaching, and tutoring supports; maintains ongoing assessment information on student goals, needs, supports and tools, and achievement* Fluent in disability services and supports as well as all other campus areas and offerings and effectively helps students gain knowledge and skills in use of campus resources* Maintains knowledge of class syllabi, expectations, and other relevant course material; ensures such information is accessible in CIP online Academic calendar for other employees to ensure continuity of supports* Tracks student achievement in classes throughout the term on assignments and exams, maintains information in the student's CIP academic file* Ensures memos or letters from the instructor are maintained and up to date in the student's CIP academic file* Assists students in using their online calendar and other tools to organize and meet due dates for tests, quizzes, papers and any other assignments, and assists with planning a workable study schedule for each course, including use of the CIP Academic Center; ensures this information is accessible in CIP online Academic calendar for other employees to ensure continuity of supports* Communicates any important information regarding each student to the Academic Coordinator on a regular basis* Performs any other duties as assignedSkills, Education and Requirements:Bachelor's degree required in Education, Psychology, or a related field; Master's Degree preferredAdvanced education and training in educational approaches, methods, and supports for persons with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or AutismExperience working in Special Education and with our population desirableCharismatic, motivational, professional and highly responsible demeanor and appearance at all timesStrong work ethic and ability to multitaskAbility to get along with others in a fast paced environmentExcellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and time management skillsFluent in standard office related software and technologyFlexibility with our hours as neededTravel to and from academic campus setting required

Keywords: College Internship Program Inc, Berkeley , Academic Coach, Education / Teaching , Berkeley, California