Part time Academic & Success Coach Biology - 82807

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); In loco; USD 24.796 - 38.572; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, MO, seeks a Part-Time Academic & Success Coach-Biology for the EXCELerator to help students apply critical thinking and problem-solving in life sciences, lead workshops on cellular biology, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, ecology, and genetics, and guide lab techniques, scientific writing, and exam preparation.

You will contribute to the development and assessment of tutoring tools, collaborate with faculty and advisors, and promote services to

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proficiency in introductory through advanced undergraduate biology topics, including laboratory skills and safety procedures.
• At least 6 months of experience teaching, tutoring, or providing academic support services to high school or community college students.

Mansioni

• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to students, focusing on study techniques, time management, and strategies for mastering biological concepts and skills.
• Actively promote tutoring and student success coaching services on and off campus for biology, encouraging students to seek assistance and utilize the robust services The EXCELerator.
• Support the Director in developing marketing strategies to increase participation in academic support services in biology.
• Work closely with faculty, advisors, and other campus departments on biology courses, ensuring students have access to comprehensive academic support resources.
• Participate in campus‑wide initiatives aimed at improving student retention and success in biology.
• SCC has numerous discipline‑focused tutors across Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Writing. Although the foundation of the Academic & Success Coach position is the same, each discipline requires specific knowledge, experience, and criteria.

Conoscenze

Biology knowledge

Tutoring/ coaching

Lab safety

Student support

Formazione

Bachelor's in Biology

Master's preferred

Strumenti

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Descrizione del lavoro

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening in Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus, located in Wentzville, features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high-quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in its mission to serve the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society."

The Part-Time Academic & Success Coach-Biology for The EXCELerator at SCC will help students apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in the life sciences, lead workshops on topics such as cellular biology, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, ecology, and genetics, and provide guidance on laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and exam preparation. They must also contribute to the development and assessment of tools that measure the effectiveness of tutoring and coaching services for biology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITIES

• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to students, focusing on study techniques, time management, and strategies for mastering biological concepts and skills.
• Actively promote tutoring and student success coaching services on and off campus for biology, encouraging students to seek assistance and utilize the robust services The EXCELerator.
• Support the Director in developing marketing strategies to increase participation in academic support services in biology.
• Work closely with faculty, advisors, and other campus departments on biology courses, ensuring students have access to comprehensive academic support resources.
• Participate in campus‑wide initiatives aimed at improving student retention and success in biology.
• SCC has numerous discipline‑focused tutors across Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Writing. Although the foundation of the Academic & Success Coach position is the same, each discipline requires specific knowledge, experience, and criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proficiency in introductory through advanced undergraduate biology topics, including laboratory skills and safety procedures.
• At least 6 months of experience teaching, tutoring, or providing academic support services to high school or community college students.

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer