Academic Success Coach

*Job Title:*Academic Success Coach *Type of Position:*Staff *Responsibilities:*GENERAL DESCRIPTION *The Academic Success Coach provides academic support programs and supplementary educational services that empower students to realize their potential,* thus supporting institutional goals regarding retention, persistence, and completion. Core functions involve fostering students’ development of college-ready skills, as well as conducting tutorials that complement and extend classroom instruction. The Academic Success Coach reports to the Dean of Academic Support and Instructional Services. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Tutor students enrolled in college-prep courses to remove deficiencies and prepare them for success in college-level, credit-bearing courses. 2. Provide one-on-one and small group tutorial sessions for a variety of courses, with emphasis on study strategies, academic reading/writing, science, and mathematics through College Algebra. 3. Provide study resources and direction for students preparing for placement tests (such as TSI), as well as other exams required for program entrance (TEAS, HESI, etc.). 4. Assist individual students in identifying their needs in a variety of academic subjects and offer tutoring, appropriate study skills and habits, and other resources to address those needs. 5. Work in conjunction with faculty to provide students with assistance and resources to aid them in completing assignments and meeting course objectives. 6. Procure and maintain certification to proctor the TSI, and other exams. Travel to serve as proctor as needed. 7. Maintain a record of all faculty, staff, and students utilizing the OASIS, including the services obtained. 8. Assist students in learning how to use technology relevant to coursework (the Blackboard LMS, Office 365 platform, Microsoft Office suite, etc.). 9. Create instructional materials (such as handouts, slide presentation, etc.) that reinforce concepts and skills taught in tutorials and in the classroom. 10. Research and evaluate various media (books, digital tools, websites, etc.), equipment, and other resources to support student success and effective operation of the OASIS. 11. Coordinate with faculty to support Supplemental Instruction (SI) as needed including, working with course instructors to design SI curriculum for designated courses and training student assistants to lead SI sessions. 12. Assist the Dean of Academic Support and Instructional Services in the development and revisions of lab policies, procedures, and programming to keep pace with evolving campus needs. 13. Engage in on-going training, professional development, staff orientation, and staff meetings to not only grow as an educator, but also to continually expand and enhance services offered by the OASIS. 14. Participate in classroom activities to gain firsthand knowledge of what is being taught and/or to offer embedded tutoring services. 15. Act as a liaison between the OASIS and faculty and staff. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Perform other duties as may be assigned. 2. Represent and promote the services of the OASIS at campus and community events. 3. Serve on committees as requested. 4. Works a minimum of one evening a week and some Saturdays as needed. *Qualifications:*GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Education Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in an appropriate area (education, mathematics, English, natural sciences, etc.) or an equivalent combination education and experience. Experience At least two years of experience working in an educational setting or a learning laboratory, including experience with computer applications and digital technologies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to interact cooperatively and productively with staff, faculty, students, and the public. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent oral and written communication, with knowledge of standard, academic English. Strong math/basic algebra skills, with ability and willingness to learn additional math topics. Good organizational skills. Comfortable using computers and adept at most common technology functions (email, Internet search, working with electronic files and folders, online databases, etc.). Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures and comply with established college policies and regulations. Physical Requirement Requires constant movement and observation; operating computers and audiovisual equipment, as well as various other instructional and office machines. Security-Sensitive This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal computer laboratory environment. Some evening and Saturday hours required. Local travel as needed. *Salary:*$34,000 to $37,000 *EEO Statement:*Lamar State College Orange is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. *Lamar State College Orange's Annual Security Report:*We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing [security@lsco.edu](mailto:security@lsco.edu). [Click here](https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/safety-security/clery-act/index.php) to find the report on our website. *LSCO's Foreign Transcript Policy:*All applicants applying for faculty or staff positions who have attended a college or university outside the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, or any territory or possession of the U.S. are required to have their foreign transcripts evaluated, transcribed to English (if applicable), and authenticated by a recognized credential evaluation agency. Applicants may view more information on our website [Foreign Transcript Policy | Lamar State College Orange](https://www.lsco.edu/policies/foreign-transcript-policy.php). *Posting Number:*AS437P *Open Until Filled:*Yes