Academic Coach- Limited Part Time - Quincy College

Quincy College; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Quincy College in Massachusetts seeks an Academic Coach to provide student-centered guidance, focusing on study strategies, time management, and goal-setting. This part-time role collaborates with professors and support staff to assist students on academic probation or at risk.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Travel between Quincy and Plymouth campuses is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with diverse student populations encouraged.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop student-centered learning assistance with goal-setting and time management.
• Support academically at-risk students and assist with probation/warning.
• Lead equity-minded initiatives to advance Academic Coaching.
• Conduct outreach to students, faculty and staff about coaching services.
• Maintain utilization data spreadsheet for coaching services.
• Collaborate with advisers, faculty, and support staff; participate in professional development.
• Attend mandatory trainings (Title IX, FERPA, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Student development

Diversity & inclusion

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Quincy College Mission Statement

Quincy College offers open-access and selective programs focusing on academic achievement and excellence, fostering diversity, providing economic opportunity, promoting community involvement, and supporting lifelong learning. We foster valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is part time. Academic Coaching is defined as a collaborative learning process that occurs between a coach and a student and examines a student's academic strengths and needs. The Academic Coach offers guidance and identifies strategies that can lead the student to academic achievement. Academic Coaching provides students with continuous support in various academic elements, such as learning/study strategies and time management. Coaches understand that each student has different strengths and perspectives and strive to accommodate each student's academic needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and provide student-centered learning assistance such as: goal-setting, motivation, time/task management, active learning strategies (note-taking, reading comprehension, test-taking), communication with professors, research and library navigation assistance, and campus resources
• Support academically at-risk students who have been placed on academic probation and warning.
• Spearhead equity-minded initiatives that will advance the mission and further develop the area of Academic Coaching.
• Conduct outreach to students, faculty and staff regarding support services provided by Academic Coaching.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of utilization data regarding Academic Coaching services.
• Collaborate with advisors, faculty, and other support staff as needed/required.
• Participate in relevant professional development opportunities.
• Participate in mandatory training/coursework, including but not limited to:
  • Title IX and Sexual Misconduct
  • Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  • Security Policy and Notification of Security Reporting
  • FERPA
  • Municipal Ethics Law
• Assume other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, motivation, and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas.
• A strong interest in college student development and/or learning theory.
• Experience and/or ability to work with, and motivate, students from diverse populations (e.g., students with learning disabilities and other disabilities, students of color, multilingual students, non-binary and transgender students, veteran students, and non-traditional students).
• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to initiate work independently, without direct supervision, as well as identify and resolve day-to-day problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in teaching, academic tutoring, peer mentoring and/or counseling is preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

TRAVEL: Work assignments and travel may be required between Quincy and Plymouth campuses.

Additional Information:

EEO Statement:
Quincy College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Quincy College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.