Academic Coach

Location: City of Rochester

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July 24, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Working Title:

** Academic Coach
** Institution:
** Rochester Community and Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** MnSCU Academic Professional 2
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
** City:
** Rochester
* * FLSA:
** Non Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$26.12 - $37.91
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* Job Description:

** This position serves as an Academic Coach focused primarily on meeting the needs of student populations for whom data indicate a need for more support (i.e., developmental education placement, first generation, athletes, underrepresented, Pell-eligible, non-traditional, multilingual, etc.), coaching them on student skill strategies and awareness of resources. This is a highly collaborative position; RCTC's student success resources work collaboratively, with a commitment to each student’s successful academic progress from registration to graduation.
** Salary Range:**$26.12-$37.91 per hour
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Minimum of two-year related professional work experience in education. An associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months professional experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience, and a master’s degree may substitute for 1.5-years professional experience.
* Knowledge of student success/student development philosophy, policy, practice.
* Experience supporting and advocating for high-needs populations.
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats for diverse audiences.
* Ability to establish and maintain professional collaborative relationships within a higher education community.
* Experience or knowledge of academic advising and/or retention initiatives.
** Preferred

Qualification:

*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field
* Certificate or credential in TESOL and/or Reading
* Bilingual* Experience with retention initiatives and/or executive functioning skills.
** Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):
** This is a seasonal, full time position (academic year)
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 with at least one evening Monday-Wednesday
** Telework (Yes/No):
** No
* * About:
** RCTC is a member of Minnesota State- a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.
** Working together to improve the state we love.
** What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
* A sense of purpose in their work
* Connection with their coworkers and communities
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth
** Benefits
* * As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
** Your benefits may include:
*** Paid vacation and sick leave
* 12 paid holidays each year
* Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans  + Fertility care, including IVF  + Diabetes care  + Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
* 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
* Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
* Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
* Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
* Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
* Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
** Support to help you reach your career goals:
** Training, classes, and professional development Tuition reimbursement  Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service…