Part-time Academic Coach

Posting Number : 230120 Job Title : Part-time Academic Coach Applicant Notification : Our Department, in the Academic Support and Innovation Division, is seeking to hire a Part-Time Academic Coach.

Application Information

This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as October 30th, 2023. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs.

Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.

Location : Main Campus, Downtown Center Classification : Instructional Specialist Position Type : Hourly Part-Time Classified Anticipated Start Date : Upon Hire Salary / Wage : Hourly Salary / Wage Range : $ - $ (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 8) Salary / Compensation Statement :

• Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• may be available for qualified employees.

Grant Statement : Working Schedule :

• Part-Time, As-Needed position
• Variable work hours based on department needs
• Schedule may vary with hours increasing during peak periods up to 30 hours per week, up to 1,039 hours in a 12 month period.

FLSA : Non-Exempt Position Status : Temporary Full / Part : Part-Time Annual Schedule : Other Annual Schedule Details : Terms to include : fall, winter, spring, and summer Quicklink for Posting : POSTING TEXT Posting Date : 10 / 16 / 2023 Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2024 Applicant Pool : Academic Year Open Until Filled : No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education : Two (2) years post-secondary with a concentration in one or more academic disciplines supported by .

Required Experience : Two (2) years experience with individual and group college-level tutoring academic support or equivalent training or experience.

Licensure or Certification Requirements Conditions of Employment :

Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Preferred Experience

• Experience tutoring in community college settings
• Experience tutoring multiple disciplines / subjects
• Experience providing supplemental instruction, embedded, or other group-oriented academic support
• Experience supporting students in acquiring discipline-specific learning strategies
• Experience working with a range of student populations

Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement.

We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought.

We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose : Part-time Academic Coaches focus on developing students’ strategic learning behaviors and habits in our virtual and on-campus learning spaces. Essential Functions :

• Provides one-on-one and small group academic coaching and embedded support for students taking noncredit and credit-bearing courses
• Discuss academic support needs with students and help students construct and implement academic success plans that include disciplinary-specific learning strategies, as well as strategies for time management, test preparation and taking, assignment planning and completion
• At the request of the ATS coordinators, mentors student peer tutors
• Communicates needs and observations from the day-to-day operations of the learning support zone’s space to the ATS director and faculty coordinator when necessary
• Perform front desk duties in both the online Lane Support Hub and in-person on-campus spaces.
• Participates in planning meetings and job-specific professional development
• Participates in creating and maintaining a positive team environment
• Navigate digital class resources in Moodle and other online learning environments
• Assist in connecting students to additional services available at Lane
• Completes special projects and activities as assigned
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
• Duties are carried out respectfully inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
• Must demonstrate an active concern for students and staff
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments;

support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities

Supervision Statement : This position works with the Academic and Tutoring Services Coordinator team and reports to the Director of Academic & Tutoring Services.

Physical Demands / Working Environment : This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors.

This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day.

Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of, Skill in, Ability to :

• Familiar with principles and practices of academic support
• Be able to adhere to a work schedule, keep appointment records, and communicate changes to schedule in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively with students of varied backgrounds in a learning environment
• Assess and address the needs of students
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain confidentiality of students and instructor resources in accordance with college policies, FERPA, laws and regulations
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and common office software like Microsoft Suite, Google apps, and Zoom, among others
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes
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