Austin Community College District, Austin, TX
| Location | Highland Campus |
| Hours | 30 hours/week as assigned; some nights and weekends may be required. |
| Salary | Specialist 6/118 ($24,496.50 – $34,995.00) |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Reports To | Supervisor, Academic Coaching Services |
| Criminal Background Check | Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC’s College Police department. |
General Statement of Job
To promote a positive and successful learning community District-wide by providing one-on-one support and student skills assistance in an effort to increase student retention, success and completion.
Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides proactive outreach and academic coaching for students District-wide; assists with student support activities.
- Provides information to students in one-on-one and group sessions both in-person and virtually on various aspects of college programs such as time management, goal setting, exam preparation, and overcoming academic anxiety.
- Refers students to appropriate resources (i.e., tutoring, advising, counseling, Student Life, Library Services, etc.).
- Facilitates student learning strategies in traditional and online courses.
- Documents student interactions in appropriate college systems in an accurate and timely manner.
- May provide reports and other analytics regarding student interactions including attendance, academic progress, interventions, etc.
- May monitor student progress and assist in the development of ways to engage students more fully in the learning process.
- Serves as a liaison with various academic departments, including but not limited to, counselors, advisors, tutors, professors and other ACC student services offices.
- May assist faculty and staff with workshops, activities, and the creation of learning communities.
- Participates in other student success initiatives or projects as needed.
Knowledge
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Coaching, instructional and mentoring techniques.
- Processes and resources for organizing and leading group and collaborative activities.
Skills
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Understanding the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
- Dealing with sensitive issues relating to a diverse student body.
- Effective planning, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively assisting and assessing student learning.
- Interacting with students of diverse backgrounds.
- Maintaining an established schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information.
- Demonstrating proficiency using computer applications, social media platforms, or other current learning technologies for effectively engaging a diverse student population.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Technology Skills
- Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Required Work Experience
- One year related work experience.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree. Experience cannot be substituted for education.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
Safety
- Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
ACC Benefits Overview
Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.
ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
Austin Community College District
Online App. Form:
https://eapps.austincc.edu/ehire/posting/online_version.php?job_num=1808025