CLASS Academic Success Coach Part Time

Laredo College•Laredo, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Coach Part–Time is responsible for developing and coordinating workshops to assist students seeking assistance in various disciplines. This position coordinates the delivery of weekend workshops throughout the regular semesters and summer sessions, working up to 19 hours per week on an as-needed basis. The Academic Success Coach Part - Time is also required to work closely with the Director of Academic Excellence, Academic Success Coach Coordinator, faculty, CLASS Instructional Lab Assistants, student workers, and tutors.

Requirements

An A.A., A.S., or A.A. S. with related post-secondary coursework.
Experience in higher education specifically in the areas of student support, success, retention, and academic success.
Must be proficient with personal computer usage, presentation software, and technology, development of academic student success programs/workshops, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Must have effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.
Must be committed to the college philosophy and mission.

Responsibilities

Assists students in identifying, developing, and implementing learning strategies and study skills.
Assists students in developing self-efficacy by identifying and overcoming obstacles that may be impeding academic success.
Works with students to learn strong time management, organizational skills, and other skills necessary for student success.
Motivates students to practice self-regulation and take ownership of their academic success.
Conducts academic coaching through individual or group sessions and workshops that will help students assess their own performance and develop academic success plans.
Develops and delivers academic success workshops on various topics throughout the semester and summer camp programs.
Proctors written, online, and make-up exams.
Provides academic coaching (tutoring) to provide students with the academic support needed to ensure student success.
Supervises, develops schedules, and reviews timesheets for student workers (tutors) as needed.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends the purchase of student success technology programs and services.
Assists the Director of Academic Excellence in developing and implementing programs such as peer mentoring, student success workshops, and summer camps on various topics surrounding student success strategies.
Performs additional duties assigned by the Director of Academic Excellence.