Part-Time Academic Coach

Position Summary

Mid-State Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified, part-time academic coach candidates. Transform lives through collaboration with General Education faculty, Student Success Specialists, and LiNK staff, augmenting the success of student learning by delivering direct support to learners. Provide math, writing, and reading skill review to students enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and/or General Education courses to ensure successful course and credential completion.

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The part-time academic coach pool is used to select part-time academic coaches that most closely meet the needs for particular assignments. Part-time academic coaches are hired on an as needed basis. Location may vary among the Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Adams campuses. Work hours may vary from a traditional daytime schedule and can include both day and evening hours.

This pool will close in mid 2024. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Mid-State, you are welcome to apply for future employment postings.

• Create a welcoming, comfortable learning environment for students who require additional academic assistance to successfully complete ABE and college coursework and meet course prerequisites.
• Coordinate and schedule structured learning activities for students across the college.
• Consult with ABE and General Education faculty and attend/observe class meetings to prepare structured learning sessions and activities.
• Facilitate individual and group learning sessions focused on enhancing student understanding of content in math, writing, and reading courses.
• Assist students in development of improved study skills.
• Coordinate and administer assessments. Gather, analyze, and interpret attainment of learning outcomes. Share results with students and faculty as appropriate.
• Serve as advocate and support transition of pre-college students.
• Refer students to all college support at on and off campus events.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers, area high schools, and professional organizations.
• Actively participate in program/discipline planning, department planning, in-services, college-wide and other professional development opportunities and regional/state/national meetings and activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education or related area.

Minimum of two years of related experience and post-secondary teaching preferred.

Must be able to demonstrate good organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills in educating adult learners.

Must possess ability to:

• Engage an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities.
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leverage expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Actively identify new areas for learning; regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities; use newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learn through their application.
• Leverage one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and…