NWS: TASC Fall 2022 Success Coach

JOB TITLE:                                           Success Coach

DEPARTMENT:                                 Tutoring & Academic Success Center

JOB DURATION:                               Fall Semester 2022

FWS AWARD REQUIRED?            No

APPLICATION EXPIRATION:        Until further notice

JOB DESCRIPTION:          

POSITION SUMMARY:           

 

Success Coaches provide quality academic services to students as a means for integrating effective learning and study strategies. Each coach assists students in developing their knowledge, skills, and confidence to become independent learners and bolster academic performance. This position may work up to 20 hours per week.

PLEASE NOTE: ANY SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS MAY TAKE PLACE THROUGH ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING, MICROSOFT TEAMS, OR BY PHONE

ACCOUNTABILITIES:              

 

·        Acts as a facilitator in students’ development to help move their ideas forward in an effective plan for success

·        Actively uses established learning styles and study techniques to aid students in overcoming study skills and test anxiety issues

·        Contributes to a friendly and productive learning environment

·        Meets regularly with Success Coaching GA

·        Writes summary report for each session

·        Attends mandatory training sessions

·        Models ideal student behaviors while facilitating learning by providing an engaging and pleasant working atmosphere, with strong emphasis on building professional relationships with students and other coaches

QUALIFICATIONS:                  

 

·        Maintains a 3.0 GPA or higher

·        Must exhibit knowledge of time management, organizational, and study skills, as well as effective learning habits

·        Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate difficult concepts

·        Able to utilize strong critical thinking skills and the creativity to teach others to develop critical thinking skills

·        Highly adaptable and willing to learn and implement new strategies for learning

·        Utilizes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet effectively

·        Prior coaching experience is preferred

 

Student will be expected to gain the following skills as a leader at the Tutoring & Academic Success Center:

 

·        Problem solving skills

·        Decision making skills

·        Applied knowledge skills

·        Relationship building skills

·        Interpersonal skills

·        Information technology skills

JOB FUNCTION:                                Education/Teaching/Training

DO YOU EXPECT TO HIRE?          TBD

SALARY:                                              $11.00/hour

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:            Resume and Cover Letter – specify position of interest