Academic Coach, Learning Support Systems, TRiO SSS

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

10d•Remote

About The Position

This position will work cooperatively with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff to positively impact the academic experience of new and existing students. The academic coach will support project goals by providing one-on-one and group coaching to SSS program participants, developing effective reading and learning strategies to become self-regulated learners, connecting students to campus resources, and other duties as assigned. 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, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with diverse college populations
Technology savvy

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education or a related discipline and/or currently working towards degree completion
Two years of developmental reading teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with Student Support Services and/or TRIO programs
Evidence of effective communication interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills
Commitment to the mission of the institution, as well as continual professional growth.

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, Single Stop, 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
Participate in special projects to support SSS programming as needed
Utilize the Starfish Early-Alert system to monitor and follow up with students.
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.