Academic Coach

About the role

Provides tutoring to Dallas College students in open lab/self-paced settings through collaborative interactions to assess student needs, provide constructive and accurate feedback, engage critical thinking, and encourage independence. Conducts workshops and/or boot camps on various subjects that support student learning. Fosters a positive learning environment while guiding students through the learning process as it pertains to understanding and engaging with coursework, assignments, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually or in small groups to utilize resources, clarify concepts and complete assigned material.
• Provides input in developing and maintaining resource materials needed to demonstrate learning objectives for use in tutoring environment.
• Maintains records as required under department guidelines.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.
• Helps students to develop study skills; refine and apply understanding of course material and key concepts learned.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills and adapts tutoring methods to meet the needs of the student.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Ensures offices and files are adequately secured on a daily basis.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• Plus one (1) related experience as tutor/teacher or, Any combination of two of the following qualifications: additional specialized training; indirect supervisory duties; experience in a related field.
• Able to work after school hours, nights, and/or weekends.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts will be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions utilizing knowledge and skills within the specific subject area(s) of support.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff, and faculty regarding tutor/student assignment(s).
• Ability to assist students in the development of study skills and techniques to help improve their academic performance.
• Ability to assist students with basic technical skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Punctuality and ability to focus on the student’s needs.
• Tech proficiency.

Benefits

• None specified.

Pay

• Hourly Rate: $23.78

Schedule

• Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.