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Monroe Community College Embedded Academic Coach, Learning Support Systems in Rochester, New York
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Tutor Posted On: Wed Jul 10 2024 Job Description:
Function of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Learning Support Systems, Academic Coaches are professional staff who work with students enrolled in MCC's Academic English Essentials course and accompanying lab (TRS 090 & 091) to help them to develop effective reading and learning strategies and become self-regulated learners. The role of the Embedded Academic Coach is to help the TRS-090/TRS-091 student improve academically by identifying strengths and areas for improvement and designing appropriate activities to improve learning. The Academic Coach is embedded directly into one or more sections of MCC's Academic English Essentials course and accompanying lab (TRS 090 & 091) to model best practices and serve as a liaison between faculty and students. Embedded Coaches are expected to collaborate effectively with their assigned instructor(s), to assist with and bolster in-class engagement. Embedded Coaches further provide supplemental support outside of class time to help students with discipline-specific content, learning strategies, time-management, and problem solving.
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:
Create direct connection to seek out further services in the TAAC to introduce students to Academic Coaching services
Assist with other learning assistance projects as needed and discussed with teacher of record
MCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education, Reading and writing, Literacy, or comparable degree
Experience working with diverse college populations
Technology savvy
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Reading or Reading Education or comparable degree
Bachelor's degree in English, Composition, or comparable degree
Two years of developmental reading and writing teaching experience
Some tutoring experience
Additional Information:
Job Type: Part Time
Hours: 10-20 Hours per Week
Pay Rate:
Professional
Bachelor's Degree - $17/hr
Master's Degree - $19/hr
PhD - $21.00/hr
Adjunct - $25.00/hr (to qualify for adjunct pay rate, applicants must have at least one assigned course for the semester)
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