Academic Skills Coach

The following outlines the main aspects of the Student Academic Development role.

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
• Location: University of Huddersfield – London Campus, Stratford, Greater London
• Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
• Role Title: Student Academic Development

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one academic skills coaching to students, supporting the development of academic confidence, resilience and effective learning strategies.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including academic reading and note‑taking.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including critical analysis and evaluation.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including academic writing and structuring assignments.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including research skills and digital skills.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including referencing and academic integrity.
• Assist students in developing academic literacy skills, including reflective and independent learning.
• Support students in developing effective study habits, time management, organisation, goal setting and self‑regulation skills.
• Identify barriers to academic success and develop personalised action plans to support student achievement.
• Provide tailored support for students at risk of academic underperformance, withdrawal or disengagement.
• Design, develop and deliver workshops, webinars and group sessions on academic skills and learning development topics.
• Create engaging and accessible learning resources, guidance materials and digital content to support student learning.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and enhancement of academic skills provision, ensuring services remain responsive to student needs.
• Work collaboratively with the academic team on the integration of Academic Skills in the wider curriculum supporting with the design and delivery.
• Monitor student engagement with academic skills support and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving student retention, progression and completion.
• Use student data and feedback to identify trends, evaluate interventions and inform continuous improvement activities.
• Proactively engage with students identified through institutional processes as requiring additional academic support.
• Support on the development and delivery of needs analysis tools to ensure support is responsive to individual student needs and strengths.
• Collaborate with academic staff, module leaders and student experience colleagues to promote student success and academic development.
• Work closely with wellbeing, careers and student experience teams to ensure coordinated and holistic support for students.
• Contribute to cross‑institutional student success initiatives, projects and working groups.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and support provided using study group systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure all activities comply with university and study group policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments and best practice in academic skills coaching, learning development and higher education pedagogy.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Relevant qualification in education, learning development, coaching, teaching or a related discipline.
• DELTA, DipTESOL, MA TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Development, Coaching, Psychology or a related field.
• Experience working in English for Academic Purposes or a related environment.
• Experience working in education contexts including Higher Education and with International Students.
• Experience working in student support services.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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