Academic Coach

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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; RCTCs student success resources work collaboratively with a commitment to each students successful academic progress from registration to graduation.

Salary Range:

$26.12-$37.91 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two-year related professional work experience in education. An associates degree may substitute for 6 months professional experience a bachelors degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience and a masters 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:

• Bachelors 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 430000 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 Minnesotas 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 youll 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 Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid website at )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health personal well-being or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health relationship challenges (personal and work) grief and loss finances and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services home repair trip planning child/elder care

Programs resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment agency funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at Opportunity

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups including women minorities veterans and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business whether using a personal rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at ourCampus Safety webpage.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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