Personal Development Coach

Job Description

We are recruiting personal development coaches with a passion for helping students achieve success in college and beyond in a completely online program built around your schedule.

Our personal development may have a background in business, psychology, social work, developmental education, and educational consulting. Although the majority of our clients will begin our program with academic coaching, they may request personal development help with (1) choosing careers, (2) choosing majors, (3) choosing a college, and (4) goal setting.

Personal development specialists will assist our clients with applying to colleges and universities. They help students understand the college admissions process and financial aid options. They may also aid students as they prepare for exams or connect them with other resources.

To be a successful academic coach, candidates should be invested in the success of their students and have a thorough understanding of developmental processes, post-secondary education admissions, financial aid practices, and student resources. Academic coaches will also need to be analytical and collaborative and possess the desire to motivate students. Strong computer and communication skills are a must.

Academic Coach Responsibilities

  • Providing academic support to students in an online environment

  • Working with students online individually or in small groups

  • Building rapport with students

  • Helping students identify strengths and weaknesses

  • Encouraging students with positive reinforcement during their sessions

  • Scaffolding information so that students have small transformations during each session

  • Assisting students with setting their academic and career goals

  • Developing student habits and other skills to ensure their success

  • Analyzing data and tracking student progress toward goals

  • Connecting students with other resources, as needed

  • Maintaining records of students tutored and assisting with data reports

  • Attending and completing mandatory training

  • Creating resources for students such as handouts, videos, podcasts, etc.

  • Offering outstanding customer service

  • Assisting students with signing in to Are You Ready for College, encouraging them to prepare for tutoring sessions, and completing surveys.

  • Assisting with additional duties as needed, such as exam preparation and scheduling appointments, etc.

Academic Coach Requirements

  • Must be working towards or hold a Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience in teaching, tutoring, counseling, corporate training, business management, and/or leadership is preferred

  • A desire to help students succeed

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Willingness to collaborate and build rapport with students

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Familiarity with college admissions processes, financial aid, and student resources

  • Ability to motivate students as they transition from high school to college to career

  • Skill in telephone etiquette and courteous communication

  • Physical requirements are necessary to perform essential job functions, like the ability to sit in front of a computer for extended periods.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

  • Excellent customer service skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures

  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions accurately

  • Good interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds

  • Responsible, reliable, and punctual

  • Ability to learn assigned tasks readily

  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

Compensation

  • Starts at $20/hr

  • Flexible work schedule

Special Instructions to Applicants

  • Complete the online application.

  • Email a copy of your transcript to info@areyoureadyforcollege.org

  • Have the first and last names, titles/roles, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

Are You Ready, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Are You Ready, Inc., does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.