Academic Coach – Writing

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Academic Coach - Writing providing virtual academic assistance to students in a variety of forms. Support students in developing strong written communication skills and promote self-confidence.

Posted 7/16/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic coaching and tutoring, particularly for adult and online students, while utilizing effective communication and personalized instruction strategies. Proficient in evaluating student learning styles and providing tailored resources to enhance academic success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's DegreeExperience In Online Learning EnvironmentAcademic Coaching CertificationSuccess With Non-Traditional StudentsGuiding Doctoral Students Through Dissertation Completion

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Hard Skills

Scholarly WritingAPA GuidelinesQualitative MethodologyAcademic CoachingStudent AssessmentLearning Resource DevelopmentPersonalized InstructionSynchronous CoachingAsynchronous FeedbackVideo Tutorial Creation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical AnalysisAutonomous Learning SupportTeam CollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Technology-Driven EducationOnline Learning PlatformsScreencasting ToolsEducational Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Tutoring CertificationAcademic Coaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAdult LearningAcademic Success CenterNon-Traditional StudentsDissertation Guidance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist students in understanding the foundation of scholarly writing and using an academic voice
Assist students in understanding APA guidelines related specifically to written communication
Assist the student in being able to critically analyze existing research with a focus on qualitative methodology
Assist students in presenting a compelling argument for why a study is needed that is rooted in existing literature and theory
Implement best practices in working with adult, and online students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels
Provide synchronous one-to-one and group academic coaching
Provide asynchronous screencast or written coaching feedback
Assist students in becoming autonomous, self-directed learners
Provide post-coaching session feedback to students
Maintain records of student contact
Engage in the assessment of student learning
Help students identify their learning strengths and weaknesses and connect them with the necessary resources to aid in success
Evaluate student learning styles, skills, deficiencies, and goals; identify appropriate learning resources for them to use
Develop academic resources to include video tutorials and lessons on assigned topics
Stay current with organizational, educational, and faculty development policies that affect the academic Success Center (ASC)
Continually improve coaching skills
Support the mission of the Academic Success Center (ASC) within National University
Participate in required training, coaching, and other activities that promote high-quality coaching
Attend team meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Academic Success Center (ASC) Director and/or Coordinator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution required
Doctoral degree preferred
1-3 years of relevant coaching or tutoring experience preferred
Demonstrated success working with non-traditional (adult) students required
Tutoring or academic coaching certification or evidence of university teaching excellence preferred
Previous success in tutoring, academic coaching, or teaching written communication preferred
Ability to provide personalized instruction in non-technical language based on students’ unique strengths and growth areas with little to no preparation required
Experience in an online learning environment required
Proficiency in using technology in the delivery of education required
Experience working with online doctoral students preferred
Demonstrated success in guiding doctoral students through dissertation completion preferred
Experience in higher education preferred
Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Remote-first work perks