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SUMMARY This is a Pat-Time (19 hours per week) Academic Coach position for available assignments during the academic year. In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. If a degree, certification or licensure is required, the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ( www.naces.org ). Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law. This is a security-sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The life of a college student is often a busy one where multiple courses, assignments, part-time jobs, and other commitments that compete for time. The Learning Lab and Learning Commons' Academic Coaching Program offers a structured, collaborative approach to support academic progress. Academic Coaches provide individualized guidance and ongoing feedback as they meet one-on-one with students. Academic Coaches support students in honing time management skills, prioritize commitments and meet deadlines. Academic Coaches also help students study smarter by learning a wide assortment of active reading, test-taking, and other student success strategies. Remote work opportunities will be evaluated according to student demand and on a case-by-case basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Help students establish and maintain positive daily routines and habits Help students establish and maintain priorities Help orient students to campus resources (such as Counseling, Registrar, Career Center, Advising and other resources) Help students develop strategies for breaking tasks into manageable steps Help students assess academic progress through regular check-ins Help students make mindful decisions and solving problems Teach students how to take and use class notes Help students actively read and learn from textbooks Help students improve test taking skills and alleviate test anxiety Provide students with skills and strategies needed to become self-regulated learners Help students identify and overcome obstacles impeding academic success Help students focus on individual goals and identify steps to reaching those goals Work with students to develop strong time-management and organization Motivate students to take ownership of their own academic success Monitor student progress May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, English, Writing, Reading or related area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

Prefer at least one (1) year of related work experience Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Proven interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively, professionally, and tactfully interact with others Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively via email or telephone Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the Learning Lab and Learning Commons teams Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently Ability to maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures Computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new software applications Ability to conduct workshops, seminars, and trainings Commitment to maintain confidentiality Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends at various locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee typically works in an office/library learning center environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office or library. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

AI Statement:

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.