Academic Coach

12 hours ago

Sydney New South Wales Australia Scentia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Us

The AIM Business School (ABS) is part of the Australian Institute of Management which has been at the forefront of management training and education for the last 75 years. ABS offers accessible and flexible post graduate education for working professionals. Our sole purpose is to provide an education that will equip learners with the skills and confidence to be an outstanding business leader.

Position Summary

As an Academic Coach at AIM Business School, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting postgraduate students throughout their academic journey. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a student-facing, fast-paced environment and is passionate about education, coaching, and student success.

You'll work closely with course facilitators, the academic team and student support to deliver tailored academic guidance. From onboarding and study planning to assignment support and targeted interventions, you'll be instrumental in helping students stay engaged, confident, and on track to achieve their goals.

This role is open to candidates based anywhere in Australia

Key Tasks

  • Provide personalised academic coaching and consultation to postgraduate students
  • Develop individualised study and access plans to support diverse learning needs
  • Monitor student engagement and academic progress, identifying at-risk learners
  • Deliver one-on-one coaching sessions and review assignment drafts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive student support
  • Lead targeted interventions to improve retention and progression
  • Contribute to the school's retention goal of 68% across all cohorts
  • Participate in orientation activities and academic information sessions
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports for governance committees
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold WHS and EEO standards

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Business (required); PhD desirable
  • Experience in academic coaching, teaching, or tutoring in higher education
  • Strong understanding of academic skills and student lifecycle support
  • Exceptional communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely interventions
  • High level of customer service with a student-first mindset
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems

The Culture

We are all about connecting people and organizations with learning. AIM's culture is at the heart of our success and is underpinned by the core purpose and behavior that are an integral part of our organizational DNA.

If you would like to be part of our journey, simply click "Apply Now" and our recruitment team will reach out to you.

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