Academic Coach, TRiO Student Support Services

Academic Coach, TRiO Student Support Services, Part-time

Category:
Grant Positions

Department:
Learning Support Systems

Locations:
Rochester, NY

Posted:
Mar 13, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part Time

Position

ID: 186357

Job Description:

Function of 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.

* This is a temporary, grant funded position.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

• Serve as model student and attend class regularly
• Provide support in one or more sections of MCC's Academic English Essentials course and accompanying lab (TRS 090 & 091)
• Actively engage with students both during and outside of class time
• Foster the development of independent, intentional learners
• Provide one-on-one coaching related to academic success in TRS 090 course and accompanying TRS 091 lab
• 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
• Combine "how to learn" with "what to learn" to facilitate student learning, help students better understand concepts or applications of course content, and promote higher order thinking and problem solving
• Collaborate with TRS 090 091 teacher of record for ongoing student support and formative assessment reports
• 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

Secondary Functions:

• 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. The Director of Learning Support Systems will collaborate with various departments as needed.
• 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
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct
• Contribute to, support, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commit to professional growth which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience working…