Online Academic Coach Application

Important Information Before You Apply

Before investing your time in completing this application, please carefully review the detailed job posting for more information regarding the Academic Coach position and the specific and minimum requirements for the disciplines and areas we are seeking. 

Applicants who do not possess the required graduate degree(s) with relevant 18+ graduate-level credit hours in the specified subject areas may not be considered at this time.

The requirement of at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in a discipline comes from regional accreditation standards, such as those established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). These accrediting bodies established minimum qualification guidelines to ensure academic quality and institutional integrity. As a result, these requirements are established standards and are not open to interpretation.

Please note that the majority of the programs and courses we support are at the graduate level and are designed for adult (25+) working professionals. These students are generally not traditional, first‑time college students. The programs are fully online, which do not require any on-campus presence and are typically accelerated, with courses lasting 5–9 weeks instead of traditional semesters.

Application Platform

It is best to complete this online application on a computer (laptop/PC), not a mobile device, smartphone or tablet. 

These virtual positions do not require residence in a particular city or state, so there is no need to reapply for multiple cities or postings. Our system will allow only one application per email address, so please do not apply more than once.

This application is not an applicant‑tracking system (ATS), nor is it filtered or evaluated using AI or automated screening tools. The application itself is the first stage of our vetting process, and we review how each applicant completes it — including accuracy, completeness, attention to detail, and overall effort.

If you are already a contracted and active Academic Coach with Instructional Connections, DO NOT REAPPLY by completing this application. Instead, contact your Lead Coach.

If you are a previous Academic Coach or have been inactive for more than 18 months, you will need to reapply (complete this application) and complete all screening activities to be contracted again to be eligible for an assignment.

Here are a few tips for completing this application:

• Complete all required fields marked with a red asterisk (*). This includes selecting a "Prefix" in the Full Name field.

• If a required field does not apply, please enter “N/A.” This option should be used only when the information is genuinely not applicable and not as a means to bypass required sections.

• Pay close attention to all entry and formatting instructions for each field. For example, “Date” fields may require specific formats such as Month (MM) and Year (YY or YYYY).

• The areas you select under “Areas of Qualifications” must be supported by your conferred graduate degree(s) - Master's, Post-Master's, and Doctoral/Terminal degrees - if advanced and contracted, OFFICIAL transcripts will be required to confirm.

• When selecting areas of qualification (max of 3), only your graduate-level education (Master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral/terminal degrees) will be considered. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in each selected area(s). Perceived qualifications or experience without the required graduate-level coursework do not meet this standard. Undergraduate coursework does not satisfy this requirement and should not be included when selecting areas of qualification.

  For example, if you hold an MBA with a focus in Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Economics, your qualification would be based solely on your graduate degree. You would only be qualified in Economics if your graduate transcript shows 18 or more graduate‑level credit hours in Economics or coursework clearly and directly related to Economics. Your undergraduate degree would not qualify you to serve as an Academic Coach in Economics. For reference, if courses are typically 3–4 credit hours each, this equates to approximately 5–6 graduate‑level courses in Economics or closely aligned content.

• Your educational background and experience must match the resume you upload. Discrepancies may result in removal from consideration.

Required Documents for Submission

To complete your application, you must upload all required documents at the end of this job application. Preferred file formats include Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) and Portable Document Format (.pdf). File names must not contain non-printable ASCII characters, forward or backward slashes (/ or ), trailing spaces, or restricted names such as “.” or “..”.

• Professional Cover Letter (Not a Teaching Statement or Philosophy)
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• A Thorough & Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts - for graduate degree(s). Be aware, Official Transcripts for ALL DEGREES EARNED will be required later if selected to advance to the screening process.

Technical Support & Submission Support

If you encounter any issues while completing the application, please email HR@iconnect-na.com with a description of the error and screenshots to facilitate a timely resolution.

Please note: Submitting a resume or other documents via email does not constitute an acceptable alternative to completing this application. No individual or resume will be reviewed or considered unless this application is completed and submitted.

If you are already a contracted and active Academic Coach with Instructional Connections, do NOT reapply by completing this application. Instead, please contact your Lead Coach.

If you are a former Academic Coach or have been inactive (not been assigned) for more than 18 months, you will need to reapply (submit this application) and complete all screening activities in order to be contracted again and eligible for an assignment.

Work Authorization

The Academic Coach position is fully virtual and does not require residence in any specific city or state. However, Instructional Connections is an exclusively U.S. based company, and all services are performed within the United States. As a result, we cannot consider or hire applicants who are not U.S. citizens or who do not hold current, valid work authorization issued by USCIS.

All applicants must have current, valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, employer documentation, or employer oversight for work eligibility from Instructional Connections. This includes, but is not limited to, non‑immigrant categories such as H‑1B, F‑1/OPT, CPT, TN, or any other status requiring employer sponsorship or compliance support. Because the Academic Coach position is an independent contractor (NEC‑1099) role, Instructional Connections cannot provide visa sponsorship, supporting documentation, supervision, or any employer‑based authorization required for certain visa types, including those sponsored by a university. 

If you hold F‑1 OPT, CPT, or any other visa work authorization connected to an educational institution, please consult your Designated School Official (DSO) with questions regarding your visa status, reporting requirements, or compliance obligations. Instructional Connections cannot provide guidance, documentation, supervision, or support related to OPT or any other visa type due to the independent‑contractor nature of this position.

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Instructional Connections, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Instructional Connections, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Instructional Connections, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Instructional Connections’ employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Area of Qualifications – Selection Guidelines

Please select no more than three (3) Areas of Qualifications. You must have completed a minimum of 18 GRADUATE-level credit hours completed (demonstrated by your transcripts) in each area you select.

It is essential that you carefully choose the areas that accurately reflect your graduate-level education and degrees earned, as your selections will determine the specific sections and information that will need to be completed later in this application.

Important Note: The area(s) you select must be supported by your completed and conferred graduate degree(s) and transcripts, as well as any relevant certifications or licensures (as outlined in the job posting’s minimum requirements). All graduate degrees listed in this application must be verifiable with Official Transcripts or an approved Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts.

Educational Background – Submission Guidelines

Please include ALL degrees earned, listing your highest degree first. If you are currently pursuing a degree, include it last on your list, with an estimated completion date.

• Spell out the full name of each university — do not use initials or abbreviations, as multiple institutions may share the same or similar acronyms.
  • For example, write "University of Arizona" rather than "UA," which could refer to the University of Arizona, the University of Alaska, the University of Alabama, the University of Akron, the University of Arkansas, and others.
• Be specific when listing your degrees, majors, and concentration areas.
  • Examples include: MBA Healthcare Management, Master of Accountancy, MSN Nursing Leadership, Nursing Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), EdD Special Education, MEd Educational Diagnostician, MA Communication Studies, MA History, MS Biology, etc.

Your educational background is one of the most important components of this application and is used to determine whether you meet or exceed the required minimum qualifications.

All degrees listed in this application and on your resume must be supported and verifiable with official transcripts or a certified Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts.

Please ensure that your degree information matches the resume you will be required to upload as part of this application. Discrepancies may result in disqualification from consideration.

Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae should include the following information:

• Complete Educational Background: Dates, issuing institution, and academic field/subject matter/specialization of every academic degree conferred and any degree(s) currently in progress, with estimated completion within 3 years.
• Certifications. Licensures, Proficiencies, and the like: List, as appropriate, certifications and/or licensures with issued and expiration dates
• Work/Employment: History: Dates, organization, field, and job title of all professional employment
• Teaching Experience: Details, as appropriate, regarding any teaching experience, including the level of the courses taught, the names of the courses, and your role in teaching 
• Publications, Presentations, Research, etc.: List, with details, any scholarly or creative achievements (e.g., publications, research, etc.)
• Professional Memberships & Associations: List, as appropriate, membership in professional or scientific societies, community service, activities, honors, awards, fellowships, etc.

Preferred file naming convention for the documents requested below: 

• LastName_First_Resume.pdf or .doc (example: Doe_John_Resume)
  
• LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter.pdf or .doc (example: Doe_John_CoverLetter)
  
• LastName_FirstName_UnofficialTranscript_XYZ  (example: Doe_John_UnofficialTranscript_MBA)
  

Preferred file types for ALL uploads are Word Document (.doc/.docx) and/or Portable Document Format (.pdf), and should not include any non-printable ASCII, /, , names with trailing spaces, or the special names "." and ".." in the filename.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD THE SAME DOCUMENT MULTIPLE TIMES.

REMINDER: If you misrepresented your area(s) qualifications at the beginning of this application and the resume and transcripts that you will upload below do not match your selection(s), it will immediately disqualify your application from any consideration. Please go back and double-check the area(s) of qualifications you selected at the beginning of this application.

MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE ALL THE REQUIRED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE APPLICATION (DENOTED WITH *).  FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED FIELDS WILL RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information given on this form and in other materials submitted by me in support of my application is accurate, current and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize Instructional Connections, LLC to investigate to the extent permitted by law all statements contained in my application for employment. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for herein may result in cancellation of my consideration for any employment or in termination of my continued employment whenever such facts are discovered.

PLEASE ONLY CLICK “SUBMIT” ONE TIME and wait.

It may take a few moments for the form to process. Clicking “Submit” multiple times may prevent your application from being properly submitted.

Multiple submissions are not allowed, and you will not be able to re‑submit the application.

Once your submission is received, you will be redirected to a confirmation page, and an email confirming your submission will also be sent to the address you provided.