Assistant Academic Coach


Job Identification: 19775
Posting Date: 01/28/2026, 10:02 PM
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

Assistant Academic Coaches will be given an opportunity to assist the Student Athlete Center for Excellence (SACE) as a member of the Academic Services Team through a variety of responsibilities. Completion of Bachelor's degree (Master's Preferred). Excellent oral and interpersonal communication and analytical and writing skills. Excellent computer (Microsoft Office) skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects at once and meet established work deadlines. Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

This position is temporary and is expected to run from July 13, 2026, to May 14, 2027.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What Will You Do

• Provide comprehensive academic support to student-athletes of assigned teams through individualized academic plans that may include tutoring, mentoring, study hall and instruction on study skills and time management
• Participate in professional development programming designed specifically for assistant's cohort such as NCAA Eligibility, APR training, Effective Facilitation training, book clubs, mock interviews, etc.
• Monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes
• Assist in generating weekly grade reports for assigned teams
• Monitor evening study hall to create an environment conducive to studying and facilitate tutor room assignments
• Attend and participate in Care Team meetings for assigned teams
• Participate in academic advising, degree planning and priority registration
• Assist with the distribution of books to scholarship student-athletes
• Assist in the monitoring of academic eligibility and progress toward degree requirements for assigned student-athletes
• Provide support to new student-athlete orientation and summer bridge programming
• Teach STL 1201, a Strategic Learning Course designed for freshmen student-athletes
• Contribute to Character Formation efforts such as career development programming, community engagement opportunities and/or event planning
• Serve on two or more of SACE's 7 committees
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families
• Assist SACE Team with timely completion of projects
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of SACE
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.


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