Science Coach (PT)

Surry Community College; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 335,000 - 558,000; Part time

Job summary

Surry Community College is seeking a Part-Time Science Coach to support science courses and LMS pages. The role involves helping students by appointment, both in person and virtually, under the supervision of the Dean of Instructional Support and the Division Chair – Sciences.

Applicants should be proficient in science andragogy, capable of synchronous and asynchronous work, and able to support students with course-related tasks and tutoring records.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; excellent knowledge of mathematics.
• Experience supporting students with academic and learning support or related experience.
• Must be able to travel to college campuses and centers; able to work in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to help them complete course-related work.
• Maintain documentation on courses tutored and submit records to the Dean of Instructional Support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instructional Support and Division Chair – Sciences.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Punctuality & dependability

Accurate record-keeping

Travel to campuses

Virtual environment readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information about this position, please contact Alan Unsworth, Dean of Instructional Support, at 336-386-3317 or [e-mail].

Classification Information

FLSA

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Science Coach (PT)

Position Number

Position Number PS-LCR

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Staff

Shift

Shift As required to support the program.

Supervisor Title Dean of Instructional Support

Location

Location Main Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

The Science Coach (PT) works closely with the Dean of Instructional Support, the Division Chair – Sciences, as well as Academic Support Center staff. The Coach assists during Science courses and within LMS course pages and assists students by appointment. Applicants must be proficient in Sciences andragogy, be able to work synchronously and asynchronously, and work in-person and virtually as needed.
The is a part-time position; no more that 28 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Meeting with students to help them complete course-related work.
B. Maintain documentation on the courses and times tutored and submit records to the Dean of Instructional Support.
C. Performing other job specific duties as assigned Dean of Instructional Support and the Division Chair – Sciences.
D. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

• Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY :

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the mathematics.
• Experience supporting students with academic and learning support or other related experience.
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Punctuality and dependability
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Able to travel to college campuses and centers
• Willing to work in a virtual environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of working with and supporting college-level students in-person and virtually.
• Experience working with an academic support center.
• Understanding of mathematics support in a college-level environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SFP974

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 10/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Alan Unsworth, Dean of Instructional Support, at 336-386-3317 or [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Surry Website
  • Mount Airy News
  • Employment Security Commission
  • NCCCS Website
  • Winston - Salem Journal
  • Job Board (Ex: Monster)
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
  • Indeed
• If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have the required degree for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you an SCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2

Surry Community College,630 S Main Street,
Dobson, NC 27017