Academic Coach & Advisor – Allied Health, General Education

Riverside Health

Academic Coach & Advisor supporting student success and retention in Allied Health and General Education programs. Involves coaching at-risk students and academic advising for a diverse student body.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,400 - $105,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing individualized success plans and providing evidence-based coaching strategies to enhance academic performance for at-risk students. Proficient in academic planning and maintaining effective communication with diverse student populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters DegreeFaculty ExperienceTutoring ExperienceAcademic Planning SoftwareLicensure or Certification

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Hard Skills

Gap AnalysisIndividualized Success PlansAcademic Performance MonitoringEvidence-Based Coaching StrategiesCourse Registration AssistanceDegree PlanningDocumentation of Coaching ActivitiesStudent Interaction Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work with Diverse Student Body

Tools & Technologies

Student Success Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Teaching CertificationDiscipline Specialty CertificationGeneral Education Science Certification

Industry Keywords

At-Risk StudentsRemediationEarly IdentificationInterventionAcademic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Clarify, document, and develop educational and career plans with students.
Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and navigating program requirements.
Document coaching activities, academic progress, and student interactions thoroughly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree, Allied Health Discipline, Education, or related General Education Sciences degree (Required)
3-4 years Faculty experience at the college level with specific experience in tutoring or remediation of at-risk students (Required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse student body
Experience with academic planning software and student success platforms
Licensure or certification in teaching, discipline specialty, or general education science Upon Hire (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities