Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Salary
$30 - $35 / HOUR
Provide individualized academic coaching to students to strengthen executive functioning skills such as organization and time management. Collaborate with campus partners and student support networks to ensure holistic growth and track student progress through detailed records.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates should have experience in academic coaching or student support and strong communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 3 years of relevant experience. Master's degree preferred in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related field. Experience in academic coaching, tutoring, or student support within an education setting. Passion for student success, with a commitment to fostering academic growth and self-advocacy. Strong collaboration skills to effectively engage with students, faculty, and campus partners. Openness and sensitivity to diverse student needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, faculty, staff, and families.
This is a 10-month, non-benefited, part-time position (25–27 hrs/wk; $30–$34.62 per hour). FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. About WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Executive Functioning Coach roles are often tied to schools and student-support programs that value experience in academic coaching, advising, or related support work. Competition can be stronger for candidates who pair a relevant bachelor’s degree with three years of experience, strong communication skills, and a master’s degree when preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete examples of helping students build organization, planning, and follow-through.
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