Academic Coach, Radiologic Technology

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Community College is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technology tutor to support students in mastering key concepts and clinical skills. Tutors provide targeted assistance, adapt to different learning styles, and help students progress toward independence as confident, self-directed learners within the RT program.

Responsibilities include drop-in and scheduled sessions, collaboration with faculty, and ongoing professional development. Availability for multiple days per week is required.

Qualifications

• Must be available for times listed weekly.
• Fair to excellent academic record as MCC graduate.
• Advanced imaging knowledge or education experience is a plus.
• Must have ARRT certification and NYS RT license.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in radiologic technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-specific content to help students through scheduled or drop-in assistance.
• Recognize different learning styles and student preferences.
• Create a professional and welcoming environment respecting diverse cultures and languages.
• Use active listening to tailor tutoring content and pace.
• Document and communicate student progress with faculty.
• Contribute to professional development and reflection within the RT program.
• Support students to become independent, self-directed learners.

Skills

Availability for listed times

Willingness to pursue ongoing training

Education

MCC graduate within 3 years

MCC graduate with >3 years since graduation with advanced degree or relevant imaging experience

Current ARRT certification and NYS RT license

Job description

Tutoring serves college students by assisting with academic success strategies. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on the Radiologic Technology Program curriculum. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student's needs. Tutors work with the faculty to support their own professional development and the success of the RT students.

*This is atemporary, part-time position that may be renewed annuallycontingent upon availability of college budget and performance reviews.*

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-specific content to help students through scheduled or drop-in assistance
• Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress
• Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skill and continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
• Be direct and kind with students at the same time
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed
• Document and communicate student progress with appropriate faculty
• 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.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• MCC graduate within 3 years who graduated with excellent academic record
• MCC graduate with more than 3 years since graduation with excellent academic record, who has an advanced degree in education or experience in advanced imaging areas which utilize the information taught in the physics based courses
• Current ARRT certification and NYS RT license
• Must be available for times listed weekly
• Desire to advance knowledge of subject matter and computer based learning programs utilized by the RT program

Additional Information:

Job type: Part-time Hourly *Hired tutor will typically be offered 10-15 hours per week, depending on availability and seniority. In general, applicants interested in a paid position should be available to tutor at least two days per week.Official employment is on a term-by-term basis. Hours are subject to change.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

• Resume/CV
• Valid NYS Radiologic Technology License

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S