MESA Academic Coach
Salary: $23.09 Hourly
Job Type:
Job Number: 6054-c-01/22
Closing: 1/30/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: MESA
Division:
General Description
Under the direction of the Dean, Science, Mathematics &
Engineering, the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement
program (MESA) Academic Coach will perform a variety of specialized
duties in support of the MESA Program; including assisting with the
coordination, planning and implementation of program activities and
providing students with related program information.
This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus,
Part-Time 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, may include some
evenings and weekends.
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a
diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving
Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in
transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our
students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are
committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their
educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding
and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a
passion for student success.
Job Duties
Job duties of the MESA Academic Coach include:
Assist in the coordination of the MESA Study Center activities
during regular, night and weekend hours as assigned while providing
an environment focused on academic excellence and promoting student
success and retention.
Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of outreach
presentations, orientation sessions, supplemental instruction
sessions and one-on-one tutoring to assist students in achieving
their educational goals. Share personal experience with challenges
of completing the STEM curriculum at a community college or
university and transitioning to a university.
Assist with on and off campus activities and programs to
provide information and assistance to students regarding academic
and financial support services.
Assist with the evaluation and determination of student
eligibility; assist students with the completion, submission and
review of financial aid and scholarship applications, college and
university admission applications; assure accuracy and completeness
of forms, applications and other related materials.
Assist with the coordination of Financial Aid to assure program
participants receive the correct amount of financial aid
assistance.
Maintain regular contact with students to address and assist
with problem solving; update student files as necessary. Engage
frequently with an assigned cohort of program students to ensure
that they are aware of and utilizing appropriate academic services;
inform and assist students with application process for other
related activities such as internship, community service and
scholarships.
Assist with tracking, monitoring and interviewing of students
in the program, particularly with those students requiring academic
support to succeed; provide tutorial referrals to students to aid
in retention and course completion, refer students to academic
counselors for creation of and/or updating of Student Education
Plans.
Disseminate information, applications, and other program
related material to students.
Collect information for reporting of program activities and
assist with preparation of reports as required. Maintain accurate
and confidential records of the student interactions and
activities.
Assist with the coordination and participate in a variety of
campus events (Expanding Your Horizons, Science Olympiad, Physics
Day, STEM Expo, Chem Jam, Math Jam, STEM Extended Orientation) to
support admission to the MESA program.
Assist with the development of the program newsletter; draft
and edit articles in collaboration with other staff members.
Attend staff meetings, conferences, seminars and trainings to
maintain current knowledge of regulations and district
policies.
Chaperone and drive students in District vehicles to University
trips and student conferences related to the MESA program and
retention of students.
Utilize the District's integrated software, standard office
software and equipment in performing the required duties of the
position.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education
& Experience):
Any combination equivalent to:
Bachelor's degree in physical science, physics, engineering,
chemistry or biology or related field or
Completion of major coursework in any of the areas listed
above.
Experience working with the post-secondary school aged students
in an educational setting and experience providing tutoring or
supplemental instruction is highly desirable
and
Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse
academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and a clean driving
record.
An incumbent must be insurable at the standard rate by the
employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this
classification by the College of the Sequoias
Working Conditions:
Environment
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Constant interruptions
Travel from site to site to conduct work.
Extensive contact with students.
Evening and weekend hours.
Physical Abilities
Ability to operate a vehicle.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
Ability to communicate in person or on the phone.
Ability to read documents.
Ability to reach in all directions to retrieve files and
supplies.
Knowledge and Abilities
The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:
Knowledge of:
Rules, regulations and procedures of the MESA program
Standard science and math curriculum for STEM Students
preparing to transfer to a university
Effective study habits and time management for STEM
students
Effective practices for providing tutoring and/or supplemental
instruction workshops and test preparation
College and university admission procedures
Scholarship, financial, internship and community service
opportunities
Word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Modern Office practices, procedures and equipment
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skill using tact, patience, and courtesy
District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to:
Coordinate a variety of activities to retain students at a
community college
Identify process errors in mathematics and/or science exercises
and provide feedback to students on how to correctly complete
course work.
Present complex processes to solve equations and other problems
in a manner consistent with standard STEM practices and in clear,
understandable steps
Read, interpret and apply District, state and federal
eligibility requirements
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Work confidentially and independently with discretion
Assist with correspondence, reports, and review of statistical
records for reporting purposes.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationship with program staff, other COS personnel, students,
K-12 employees and the general public.
Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit
ALL of the
following required material before or by the filing deadline:
An online job application.
Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's
experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform
the job duties.
Resume
Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university
work. Official transcripts required upon employment.
Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes
nancyy@cos.edu
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas
To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3376016/mesa-academic-coach
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