Academic Coach and Access Specialist – Health Sciences and Law, Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS)

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Summary The Academic Coach and Access Specialist – Health Sciences and Law supports the delivery of academic coaching and disability support services for students across Wake Forest University, including the Reynolda Campus, the Wake Forest University School of Law, the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education (BGCME), and programs located at the Wake Forest University Charlotte campus. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Health Science and Charlotte Programs, this position coordinates disability accommodation for the School of Law and the School of Medicine programs, provides academic skills coaching, and advances student success initiatives for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across the University's academic programs.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Essential Functions: Provides academic skills coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across Wake Forest University, including students on the Reynolda Campus, the Wake Forest School of Law, the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education (BGCME), and the Wake Forest University Charlotte campus. Coaching topics may include learning strategies, time management, exam preparation, and effective study practices. Evaluates and interprets documentation of disabilities and provides recommendations for accommodations. Supports the coordination and implementation of approved disability accommodations for students across Wake Forest University, including Reynolda Campus programs, the School of Medicine (MD, PA, Academic Nursing), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the WFU Charlotte campus. Serves as the primary point of contact and coordinator for disability accommodations for Wake Forest University School of Law students, ensuring timely implementation of approved accommodations, direct communication with students and faculty, and coordination of other academic accommodations in alignment with CLASS and School of Law policies and procedures. Assists the Assistant Director in managing accommodation requests by gathering documentation and tracking accommodation implementation. Develop collaborative relationships with School of Law administrators, faculty, and student support staff to facilitate effective implementation of accommodations and promote equitable access for students with disabilities. Assist students with components of the application process for professional licensing and credentialing examination accommodations, including medical, health sciences, and legal licensing examinations under the guidance of the Assistant Director. Other Functions: Maintains and updates internal records and databases related to accommodation implementation and student interactions. Assists with communication to faculty, clinical faculty, law faculty, and academic program staff