Math Academic Coach at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Job Description:

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
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Department: Enrollment Services

Reports To: Manager, Academic Coaching and Assessment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: Occasional travel throughout District

Salary Grade: B

Positions Supervised: None

Workday Job Profile #JC100077

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $58,916 - $63,499.11 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed

within the range
based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Learning Assistant, through collaboration with the General Studies Faculty, will augment the delivery of instruction by providing direct support to learners for increased success and persistence in their courses. In partnership with faculty, the Learning Assistant will develop informational materials, provide access to resources, and facilitate weekly workshops that provide enhanced understanding of course content through the reinforcement of course concepts. The Learning Assistant will facilitate the development of study skills and assist learners in understanding their individual learning style. This Academic Coach will focus on math related courses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Create a welcoming, comfortable learning environment for students who require additional academic assistance to successfully complete College required math coursework.


• Serve as the liaison between the Learning and Student Services divisions, faculty and students in order to coordinate, schedule and monitor structured learning activities for students in assigned math courses across the NWTC District.


• Consult with faculty teams and attend/observe class meetings in order to prepare learning sessions, informational materials and other resources that support student assigned math courses.


• Facilitate individual and group learning sessions focused on enhancing student understanding of content in identified courses.


• Assist students with the development of improved study skills.


• Collaborate with faculty teams and other Learning Assistants to identify structured learning processes and systems, which will assist in the development and maintenance of the Learning Assistant Model.


• Identify and standardize current best practices across learning divisions.


• Establish and update data systems with student information. Accurately maintain detailed records of student participation and learning outcomes. Prepare and distribute reports.


• Serve as advocate for at-risk students as they move through critical course milestones.


• Refer students to all service resources necessary for their success.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule and assist with scheduling and coordination of the assistant coaches as needed to meet needs of students.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.


• Student Success - Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.


• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.


• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.


• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.


• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.


• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.


• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.


• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.


• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.


• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.


• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor Degree in Math or related area.

Experience: A minimum of two years related experience. Experience working with a diverse student population preferred.

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office products, electronic mail system, and student database systems.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of adult learning styles and strategies to maximize learning. Experience working with students and knowledge of College programs and resources preferred. Knowledge of the workings of large organizational and public systems and ability to work with detailed regulations and procedures. Ability to develop interagency procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

N (Not Applicable)

Bend

N (Not Applicable)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

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