Academic Coach, Learning Support Systems - Evenings

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

10d

About The Position

Academic Coaches for Evening Shifts are professional staff who work with students on one or more evenings from Monday through Thursday between 4 pm - 9 pm to help them to develop effective reading and learning strategies and to become self-regulated learners. The role of the coach is to help the student improve academically by identifying strengths and weaknesses and designing appropriate activities to improve their learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or comparable degree
Experience working with diverse college populations
Technology savvy

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Reading or Reading Education or comparable degree
Two years of developmental reading teaching experience
Some tutoring experience
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Responsibilities

Foster the development of independent, intentional learners
Provide one-on-one coaching related to academic success
Help students understand and use effective reading and learning strategies
Provide assistance to students needing intensive study skills and reading help in a myriad of subjects
Help students identify and overcome obstacles that may be impeding academic success
Help students focus on individual goals and identify steps to reaching those goals
Work with students to develop strong time management and organization
Develop with students individualized academic plans
Motivate students to take ownership of their own academic success
Refer students to other services on campus such as academic advising, personal counseling, career counseling, subject-specific tutoring, etc.
Develop and nurture rapport with students, peers, and faculty
Attend training activities to comply with certification requirements before and/or during semesters
Collaborate with faculty on providing literacy workshops and in setting Academic Coaching expectations
Collaborate with the Director of Learning Support Systems on providing workshops to fill learning gaps of both tutors and students with discipline specific content.
Adhere to tutoring center protocol and tutoring expectations as outlined in the Tutor Handbook
Assist students in the development of reading and learning strategies as well as note taking and study techniques
Visit classrooms, as needed to introduce students to Academic Coaching services
Assisting with other learning assistance projects as assigned
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.