Academic Coach

Rochester Community and Technical College•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Academic Coach focused primarily on meeting the needs of student populations for whom data indicate a need for more support (i.e., developmental education placement, first generation, athletes, underrepresented, Pell-eligible, non-traditional, multilingual, etc.), coaching them on student skill strategies and awareness of resources. This is a highly collaborative position; RCTC's student success resources work collaboratively, with a commitment to each student’s successful academic progress from registration to graduation.

Requirements

Minimum of two-year related professional work experience in education.
An associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months professional experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience, and a master’s degree may substitute for 1.5-years professional experience.
Knowledge of student success/student development philosophy, policy, practice.
Experience supporting and advocating for high-needs populations.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats for diverse audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain professional collaborative relationships within a higher education community.
Experience or knowledge of academic advising and/or retention initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field
Certificate or credential in TESOL and/or Reading
Bilingual Experience with retention initiatives and/or executive functioning skills.

Responsibilities

Serving as an Academic Coach focused primarily on meeting the needs of student populations for whom data indicate a need for more support (i.e., developmental education placement, first generation, athletes, underrepresented, Pell-eligible, non-traditional, multilingual, etc.)
Coaching students on student skill strategies and awareness of resources.
Collaborating with RCTC's student success resources to ensure each student’s successful academic progress from registration to graduation.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Robust Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Dedicated professional development
Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents