Academic Coach (part-time/864 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Rice Lake Campus

Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake, WI
8d$24

About The Position

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a part-time Academic Coach at the Rice Lake Campus. Academic Coaches serve program students needing long term support services. Primary focus tends to be on time management, organization, self-management, grade checks, attendance, prioritization, and other success techniques. The coaches primarily work with counselors, accommodations specialists, and Academic Support Instructors to determine success plans for students.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in related field
  • Three years related work experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
  • Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining accountability and motivation in self and others
  • Strong customer service skills that focus on diversity, community, and continuous quality improvement
  • Problem-solving skills that employ critical thinking
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects
  • Experience leading projects through time management and effective delegation
  • Significant experience in mentoring, guidance, and counseling, and/or transitioning or similar experience
  • Experience working with individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrated ability to connect students to campus resources and services
  • Understanding of issues facing contemporary college students
  • Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding of higher education operations including admissions, student recruitment, and student success services
  • Successful experience in post-secondary setting or working with individuals to enter a post-secondary setting

Responsibilities

  • Conduct one-on-one coaching meetings with any student seeking or referred for services.
  • Assist the student to solve academic-related issues, including enhancement of study skills and college success strategies.
  • Refer the student to community-based support services as needed.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the College community, including employers and economic development teams.
  • Track student progress and use College resources where appropriate.
  • Consult with faculty teams and attend/observe class meetings to prepare learning support for the student in need.
  • Facilitate individual and group learning sessions focused on enhancing understanding of content identified courses.
  • Coach students on how to accurately assess their learning needs and learning styles.
  • Be accountable to accurately maintain detailed records on student participation and learning outcomes.
  • Compile and submit mandated reporting data.
  • Serve as advocate for at-risk students as they move through critical course milestones.
  • Refer students to other student support service areas across College, based upon assessed need.
  • Work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment that includes independent resourcefulness and accountability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • There are no benefits offered for this position.
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