The University of Texas Permian Basin welcomes applications for the position of Academic Coach with our Teacher Certification Pathways (TCP) Program

Salary Range

$50,000.00 depending on qualifications

The Academic Coach, Teacher Certification Pathways (TCP) supports the academic success, engagement, persistence, and completion of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate teacher candidates by providing individualized student-success coaching, proactive outreach, progress monitoring, structured intervention, resource navigation, and academic-success programming. Working with faculty, academic advisors, certification personnel, the Educator Preparation Program, and student-support offices, the position helps students develop effective learning, time-management, self-advocacy, accountability, and professional-readiness strategies; maintains accurate coaching and grant records; uses student data to identify barriers and recommend service improvements; and coordinates appropriate referrals and follow-up. Formal academic advising decisions, certification determinations, clinical counseling, personnel decisions, program policy, and budget authority remain with designated University officials.
Individual Academic Success Coaching and Goal Development
1. Provide individualized academic success coaching to Teacher Certification Pathways students through in-person, virtual, and group coaching sessions.
2. Guide students in developing practical academic-success strategies, including goal setting, time management, organization, study skills, test preparation, self-regulation, accountability, and self-advocacy.
3. Build structured coaching relationships that support student confidence, motivation, persistence, academic engagement, and progress toward educational and professional goals.
4. Conduct proactive outreach and scheduled follow-up to assess student progress, reinforce action plans, and address emerging barriers to success.
Progress Monitoring, Intervention, and Resource Navigation
5. Monitor student participation, academic performance, engagement, and progress toward established goals using available student-success and institutional data.
6. Identify students experiencing academic, personal, financial, or transitional challenges; coordinate timely interventions within assigned authority; and connect students with appropriate University or community resources.
7. Support onboarding, orientation, transition, persistence, and re-engagement activities for new, transfer, and continuing Teacher Certification Pathways students.
8. Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, certification personnel, and student-services staff to coordinate student-support strategies while academic advising and certification decisions remain with designated authorities.
Workshops, Data, Records, and Grant Support
9. Develop and facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and learning opportunities focused on academic success, professional skills, educator readiness, student engagement, and effective use of University resources.
10. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential coaching records, student contacts, progress notes, intervention documentation, and referral outcomes in designated institutional systems.
11. Identify recurring trends and barriers affecting student achievement and recommend coaching, communication, referral, or service-delivery improvements to program leadership.
12. Document grant-funded coaching activities, collect required data, maintain supporting records, and contribute to program and sponsor reporting requirements.
Program Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
13. Promote awareness and appropriate use of tutoring, financial aid, accessibility services, counseling, career services, wellness resources, and other student-support programs.
14. Support program assessment, continuous-improvement activities, special projects, and student-success initiatives within the College of Education.
15. Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, training opportunities, and University committees as assigned.
16. Maintain FERPA compliance and protect confidential student information and records.
17. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
 

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Résumé
3. List of References
4. Transcripts (Preferred)
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S. 

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas. 

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment. 
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