Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Academic Coach |
| College/Unit/Division: |
Division of Student Affairs |
| Department/School: |
Accessibility Resource Center |
| Application Deadline: |
11/6/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee IV - $17.90
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is hiring Academic Coaches for the spring 2027 semester.
Academic Coaches work under direction of an Accessibility Advisor/Academic Coaching Program Coordinator and perform duties specific to providing 1:1 support, information, and encouragement to ARC students. Academic Coaches must possess effective communication skills, follow ethical standards, be interested in working with students with disabilities, and be available for weekly one-hour sessions with assigned ARC students. Academic Coaches must be able to communicate specific and detailed information to ARC students, their referring Accessibility Advisor, and ARC staff in a professional and confidential manner. Academic Coaches are also responsible for referring students to their Accessibility Advisor, or to WellCat Counseling Center, if a situation arises that the student is in crisis, and they must report any concerns to the Accessibility Advisor as soon as possible.
Academic Coaches will work a maximum of 12 hours per week.
Mandatory Training:
Successful candidates must be available to attend in-person training in January 2027 (exact dates TBD). Training is in person – virtual training is not available.
Job Duties:
- Develop rapport with assigned students
- Provide awareness and contact information of campus and community resources
- Assist with services provided to neuro-diverse students (specifically students on the Autism spectrum), including development and presentation of workshops focusing on academic and social skills development, in addition to individual coaching
- Refer and accompany students to campus resources
- Refer students to their Accessibility Advisor for any problem outside of scope of coaching
- Offer support to encourage growth and retention in school
- Participate in monthly team meetings and weekly meetings with Program Coordinator
- Gather feedback from students to evaluate program efficiency
- Assist with setting and following through with goals
- Assist students with various skills including time management, academic and personal organizational skill development, exam prep techniques, and development of self-care practice
- Available for weekly sessions with assigned ARC students
- Willingness to work flexible hours which include weekends or evenings
- Participation in weekly team meetings with Program Coordinator
- Submit timely weekly progress reports to Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA (preference may be given to Graduate level students)
- Possess effective communication skills
- Ability to follow ethical standards
- Interested in working with students with disabilities, specifically students with mental health and neuro-diverse diagnoses
- Knowledge of ARC's mission and services
- Must be available to attend in-person training in January 2027 (exact dates TBD).
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (required)
- Current unofficial transcript (required)
- Letter of recommendation (encouraged but not required)
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Nicole Clift
- 530-898-5959
- nkclift@csuchico.edu
- Student Service Center Room 170
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position may be considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
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