Academic Coach, Math

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* SUMMARY:

** The Academic Coaches are an essential element in the Learning Resources and Support mission to empower individuals to be curious and become independent innovative learners through coaching WNC students and supporting LRS functions.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** 1. Provides academic coaching in either a group or individual setting. May also provide tutoring online.
2. Assists in developing and presenting workshops.
3. Assists in developing resources to support the mission of the LRS department. Attend training and other meetings as required.
4. Adheres to all FERPA requirements.
5. Follows the National Tutoring Association Code of ethics ( ethics.html).6. Maintains statistical and other records as required. Provides tours of the library.
7. Provides first-line research assistance. Assists patrons with basic computer skills. Greets patrons as they enter the library.
8. Assists patrons with basic circulation functions. Issues library cards.
9. Answers phones.
10. Re-shelves library materials.
11. Performs regular sweeps of the library to ensure clean and tidy work environment. (Study rooms, whiteboards, markers, supplies, furniture, library materials etc.)12. Takes requests for inter-library loans. Assists patrons make copies.
13. Handles cash accurately.
14. Performs occasional data entry tasks. Assists with department projects.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 1. One year of college education and a grade of B or better in the subject area at the level of tutoring.
2. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse users, colleagues, and faculty. Effective literacy, communication and presentation skills.
3. Customer service focus. Strong work ethic.
4. Fluency in Spanish is a strength.
** Decisions and Judgement:
** 1. Reports inappropriate student behavior to LRS staff.
2. Promotes independent learning.
3. Directs patrons to appropriate resources.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

** 1. Models appropriate behaviors that supports the department vision.
2. Models effective learning and study strategies.
3. Willingness to contribute in a team environment.
4. Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse users, staff and faculty.
6. Ability to quickly build a rapport with students in a tutoring situation.
** Personal Contact:
** 1. Collaborates with division, department, and college employees to support the development and success of the division.
2. Engages with students to provide academic coaching and research assistance.
** Compensation:**$13 per hour Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.  Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).  The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.  

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Melody Duley, Director, Human Resources, Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Bristlecone Building, Room 157, Carson City, NV  89703, Telephone: , Email: melody.duley; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. ;
Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: ;
Email: OCR; or to both.
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