Academic Coach

Overview

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that comprise the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). As part of the RBHS, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s premier, comprehensive, public institution of higher learning.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and Ph.D. programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campuses located in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Academic Coach for the Office of Academic Success at Rutgers School of Nursing. The Academic Coach will provide academic support to the School of Nursing Students on the Blackwood Campus and participate in the academic coaching schedule across all nursing campuses. The position will be responsible for the development and delivery of workshops and resources to assist students in developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. As part of the Office of Academic Success team, this position will contribute to delivery of OAS services. This position will coach students individually or in groups.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates in resource development and the creation of academic coaching tools and workshops with a focus on transfer pathways and pre-nursing.
• Participates in the weekly Academic Coaching schedule for all School of Nursing Campuses.
• Engages in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success Team and relevant committee work as assigned.
• Delivers academic success workshops across all School of Nursing campuses.
• Engages weekly through class visits to promote services and provide timely learning strategy information to match course demands.
• Develops and monitors benchmarks, tracks use of services, and follows individual student progression through the curriculum.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of study groups; working with faculty for resources related to course material and coordinating with peer and alumni tutors.
• Takes part in the development of quiet and group study space for tutoring sessions on the Blackwood campus.
• Participates in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success team.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details

$35/hourly

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours

19.75

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use different teaching methods and to transmit information in a manner that is accessible and understandable to students.
• Ability to analyze complex student-related matters accurately, draw valid conclusions, and propose various alternative courses of action.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implementing long-term program improvements.
• Ability to establish and keep cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the university community.
• Ability to interpret and apply program and university policies and procedures.

Posting Open Date: 12/03/2025

Posting Close Date: 03/28/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

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