Academic Coach-Upward Bound Grant Funded
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Job Description
SUMMARY
Promote the learning community in an assigned area by providing assistance and instructional support to students and faculty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provides proactive outreach and academic coaching for students; assists with student support activities;
2. Presents information to students in oneonone and group meetings on various aspects of college programs such as course selection majors transferability admissions financial aid assessments career choices etc.;
3. Facilitates student learning strategies in traditional and online courses;
4. Refers students to appropriate resources (i.e. advising counseling tutoring Student Life Library Services etc.;
5. Documents student interactions in appropriate college systems in a timely manner;
6. May provide reports and other analytics regarding student interactions in an assigned area; including attendance academic progress interventions etc.;
7. May monitor student progress and assist in the development of ways to engage students fully in the learning progression;
8. Assists with faculty workshops activities and the creation of learning communities;
9. Serves as a liaison with various academic departments to ensure support aligns with course/program outcomes;
10. Serves as an outreach liaison marketing the services provided; and
11. Responsible for establishing mentorships with new Academic Coaches and/or Tutors as part of the onboarding process.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education experience knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
One year of related experience in teaching tutoring advising and other program areas related to assignment is required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Must have knowledge of coaching instructional and mentoring techniques;
2. Knowledge of processes and resources for organizing and leading group and collaborative activities;
3. Must have effective planning organization communication and interpersonal skills;
4. Ability to interact with students of diverse backgrounds;
5. Must be able to maintain an established schedule which may include evenings and weekends;
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information;
7. Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level;
8. Experience using standard office software programs and the technology needed to support students at the college level;
9. Knowledge of online course practices and procedures;
10. Knowledge of Developmental Mathematics Developmental Writing and/or Developmental Reading;
11. Knowledge of HCC student services and instructional support services available to students;
12. Must be able to collect update manage and maintain data and produce reporting; and
13. Depending on assigned area bilingual skills may be required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
The Organization
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cuttingedge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourthlargest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall aftertaxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a majorleague sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed yearround.
- Worldrenowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its firstrate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Sandra B. Jacobson J.D. . SHRMSCPInterim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX 77266
HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement innovation and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact.
Employment Type
Grant
