Urgently Need Academic Engagement Partner – Extended in USA

Job Description

Job title: Academic Engagement Partner – Extended

Company: Madison College

Job description: Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday

Job Posting Date: August 11, 2023

Application Deadline:

Salary Information: $26.47 – $32.42

Department: Academic Support Services

Job Description:

Madison College is hiring a part-time, Academic Engagement Partner to offer comprehensive tutoring services, both in-person and online, to students seeking additional assistance with essential concepts, homework, or exams in credit level courses. By collaborating with students on their coursework, instilling confidence, promoting effective study techniques, and fostering crucial life skills for learning. Academic Engagement Partner plays a vital role in enhancing retention rates and academic achievements. Additionally, they collaborate with faculty members to develop targeted curriculum activities and aid in course planning.

This is a part-time, typically four (4) hours a day position averaging 20 hours per week for 42 weeks. Work schedule is flexible Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 7:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays 9:00am – 3:00pm and remote Sunday’s 9:00am – 3:00pm.

This hybrid position will typically be two (2) days per week in person and two (2) days remote (one (1) day remote tutoring and one (1) day remote office time). In-Person shifts will be at Goodman South & Truax Campuses based on student needs. Hybrid work, per the current College Remote Work policy, is subject to change.

Certification level One (1) by National College Learning Center Association Leadership Certification must be achieved or completed on the job before tutoring can begin.

Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. 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. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College—it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be opened until filled, with a first review date of August 27, 2023, at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2)

• Resume
• Supplemental Questions

Failure to include these documents with your application submission will render your application ineligible.

Responsibilities:

Engage with Students in-person or online in tutoring appointments

• Identify stumbling blocks in the student learning process and direct student to most appropriate options and strategies to maximize success.
• Motivate and encourage learners through individual and group engagement experiences
• Adapt to individual student learning styles and guide students using suitable approaches and techniques.
• Encourage academic integrity in learning.

Create support materials, collect and analyze data

• Collect data and records needed for program/department/grant reporting and assessment.
• Create and facilitate supplemental learning activities, objects and workshops in support of student success, such as videos. Assess and analyze results for continuous improvement.
• Provide subject support to students for programs as offered throughout the district.

Promote and Support Student Achievement Center

• Participate in and initiate marketing of the Student Achievement Center.
• Continuing education and professional development in learning center concepts, trends, etc.
• Attend and represent the Student Achievement Center at professional conferences and events.

Support Students with Additional Services Related to Tutoring

• Inform students of traditional and online resources and services that can supplement or enhance learning
• Develop content and curriculum to conduct one to one tutoring as needed.
• Conduct individual and small group study sessions on topics that correlate with classroom studies.

Provide Mentoring and Training to other tutors and staff

• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs for peer tutors, support staff, instructors, student workers.
• Acting as a resource, assist in mentoring and supporting peer tutors.

Collaborate with others in the College

• Collaborate with faculty to understand curriculum changes and needs. Liase with departments and/or programs as required.
• Serve on Libraries and Academic Support Services Continuous Quality Improvement teams, and work with Librarians and student computer help in ensuring student success.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of academic, personal and career pedagogies and understanding of student learning styles and tutoring strategies
• Capacity to plan and organize work responsibilities in an effective and timely manner to meet the needs of students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members in an ever-changing demanding environment.
• General knowledge and use of academic technologies, devices and formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences, nursing, chemistry, anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and Mathematics
• Two (2) years of academic support in higher education, tutoring experience in higher education and working with diverse populations.
• National College Learning Center Association Leadership Certification at any level

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:

As a requirement of this application, please submit a MS Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below. Limit your answers to no more than two pages total.

1. Describe your experience engaging with a diverse student body and/or workforce.

2. How do you see this position impacting students and employees with varying beliefs, behaviors and backgrounds?

Madison 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 are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the HR email or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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Location: USA

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