WU
Administration/Managerment

Learning and Student Success Coach

Deadline
Jul 01, 2027
Closing in 255 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$70,304

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Posting Details

Position Title Learning and Student Success Coach

Position Control Number A02511 Type of Position Administration Position Status Full-time Department 2001-College of Optometry Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Job Summary Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Academic Support, the Learning & Student Success Coach supports student academic achievement through the development and delivery of learning support services, academic success programming, and individualized skill-building strategies. This position works collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners to promote effective learning techniques, academic resilience, and student persistence in a higher education environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Familiarity with a variety of psycho-educational measures, standardized exams, and test-taking strategies and possess an ability to analyze learning outcomes and identify underlying reasons for individual differences in learning.
  • Familiarity with the structure, rigor, and demands of graduate/professional or health sciences education.
  • Adeptness and comfort toward working as a team player and exhibit a strong, collaborative spirit.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including students, staff, faculty, administration and outside constituents.
  • Excellent communicator who is skilled in keeping a calm and professional attitude and demeanor during all interactions, be culturally sensitive, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work autonomously and productively. This includes the effective management of time, collection of data, and completion of tasks/projects with diverse floating deadlines, in a high paced environment.
  • Experience in working in an academic environment with students under performance pressure.
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty to support at-risk students. This includes responding to faculty concerns and communicating with faculty members and/or content experts when needed to better support a student's academic progress.
  • Ability to oversee the administration and interpretation of assessments utilized to identify potential obstacles to student achievement and retention.
  • Ability to develop and facilitate innovative workshops and small group activities to promote academic success of new, at-risk and enrolled students in both didactic and clinical education.
  • Ability to provide personalized, in-person as well as online support services to students. Services provided may include knowledge and skill development in the following areas: metacognitive awareness, learning for retention, test-taking strategies, study planning and time management.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills. This includes a solid background in public speaking, group and/or workshop facilitation and audience engagement/interaction.
  • Adaptive and willing to reach students on innovative platforms, including ability to research and develop interactive modules that can be deployed to students.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with university support services to assist learners who may have learning challenges and help find creative solutions to help individuals overcome barriers to academic success.
  • Knowledge of the cognitive science of learning and its specific application in the graduate health sciences education context.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
  • Required Qualifications Candidates with advanced academic preparation may bring additional expertise in student learning, academic support strategies, and higher education best practices that will contribute to the continued growth and innovation of the department. While this role is primarily administrative and student-support focused, it operates within a collaborative academic setting dedicated to student success and engagement.

    Education:

  • Master's degree in higher in education, educational psychology, health professions education, a clinical discipline, or a closely related field.
  • Experience:

  • Three to five years of related experience in educational support, preferably in learning skills service or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience providing educational assessment and intervention strategies to diverse adult learners, preferably in health sciences or STEM education.
  • Preferred Qualifications Education:

  • Doctoral degree is preferred
  • Advanced clinical, educational, or health professions background (e.g., OD, Ed.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., or comparable preparation) with experience in graduate/professional student learning support, psychoeducational assessment, or academic coaching.
  • Experience:

  • Familiarity with optometric, health sciences, or other rigorous graduate/professional education environments and associated licensure or credentialing processes.
  • Certification:

  • Academic coaching certification (e.g., InsideTrack, CTEDU, etc.)
  • Essential Job Duties

    Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing academic coaching sessions with optometry students individually to evaluate learning behaviors, study strategies, time management, and test-taking approaches and guide them in making any necessary adjustments.
  • Assess, identify, evaluate, and resolve learning issues of students of diverse educational backgrounds using validated psycho-educational assessment tools; devise and recommend strategies to aid individual students in the process of correction.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Design personalized student academic services and interventions based on best practices for learning mastery and retention
  • Implement strategies and programs specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry student.
  • Support and guide students in adopting evidence-based study strategies; apply the cognitive science of learning to support students' metacognitive skills development.
  • Assist matriculating students, and on occasion alumni, individually in the development of licensure examination study plans.
  • Maintain organized records of students' individual performance and improvement over time; complete and submit regular reports delineating progress to date.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Make recommendations and referrals for learning assessments, screening, testing, or other support services (as needed).
  • Support the Student Performance Committee and faculty by rendering services to optometry students in the remediation process.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement workshops specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry students and faculty.
  • Participate in curricular content in relevant areas.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other departments within the University such as the Center for Disability & Health Policy (CDHP) and the Learning Enhancement & Academic Development (LEAD) Office to provide comprehensive support to optometry students.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
  • Posting Details Continued

    Work Schedule

  • Exempt position. Typical working hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Some nights and weekends required.
  • Working at WesternU

    We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

    We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

    • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.

    • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

    • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.

    • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.

    • WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.

    • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

    Expected Pay Scale

    Minimum $70,304.00 Annually

    Maximum $140,000.00 Annually

    Physical Demands

    Physical Demands

    Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

    If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, stand, use hands to grasp objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally walk, stoop, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. No specific vision abilities are required. No other specific physical demands are required. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. Occasionally the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, student/faculty interactions, and normal traffic.

    Posting Information

    Posting Number A01030

    Posting Date 07/01/2026 Close Date 07/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes

    Conditions of Employment - Background Check

    To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non- completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

    Pay Transparency Act

    Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

    Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

    It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Recommendation #1
  • Letter of Recommendation #2
  • Letter of Recommendation #3
  • Additional Applicant Document
  • Required License/Certification
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