What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach - Entrada Scholars Program position at Calvin University?
ACADEMIC COACH - ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
The Entrada Scholars Program is a four-week academic program for racial and ethnic minority juniors and seniors in high school. The program is currently seeking to fill multiple Academic Coach positions to build a team of seven to eight Academic Coaches who are responsible for providing academic support to students enrolled in a college course as part of the Entrada Scholars Program. Academic coaches attend a college class on site, lead academic coaching sessions, and monitor the academic performance of about 10-13 Entrada scholars. In addition, the Academic Coach provides regular updates, informing the Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development of academic concerns and needed academic strategies. Candidates must be able to come to Calvin's campus during the training (June 26-June 27) and implementation of the Entrada Scholars Program (June 30-July24).
REPORTS TO:
Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Profession/Technical, non-faculty status position of approximately four weeks duration; no benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required; multicultural experience with youth; teaching experience highly preferred.
COMPENSATION:
$2180 stipend divided into two installments in July.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please include two to professional references along with your resume
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The position requires the ability to explain college policies in difficult situations, write and edit reports or technical documents, and activities requiring significant communication skills. Handles confidential information.
COMPLEXITY:
The position requires the ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The position has the authority to make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving students or employees within the same department.
DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT:
The responsibilities of this position typically involve projects and/or assignments that have considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. In dealing with students daily, 5 days a week, this job is almost entirely independent. In moments of crisis, there may be procedures in place, but the Academic Coach must be able to work independently.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position requires regular participation with employees and students, dealing with items of a routine nature with occasional supervision. Participants use information and expertise to influence outcomes and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
SUMMARY:
The Entrada Scholars Program is a four-week academic program for racial and ethnic minority juniors and seniors in high school. The program is currently seeking to fill multiple Academic Coach positions to build a team of seven to eight Academic Coaches who are responsible for providing academic support to students enrolled in a college course as part of the Entrada Scholars Program. Academic coaches attend a college class on site, lead academic coaching sessions, and monitor the academic performance of about 10-13 Entrada scholars. In addition, the Academic Coach provides regular updates, informing the Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development of academic concerns and needed academic strategies. Candidates must be able to come to Calvin's campus during the training (June 26-June 27) and implementation of the Entrada Scholars Program (June 30-July24).
REPORTS TO:
Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend an assigned college course with a group of 8-13 scholars Monday-Friday (about 4 hours daily from 8 AM – 12 PM)
- Conduct daily academic coaching sessions on critical thinking, learning skills, and writing development (about 2 hours daily from 1:30 PM -3:30 PM)
- Ensure that the scholars are completing the required assignments for their college course
- Work collaboratively with the faculty
- Work actively with scholars to assist them in developing approaches that will lead to improve their academic performance and college readiness
- Monitor scholars in their academic performance and immediately notify the Assistant Director of scholars in academic jeopardy
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and opening and closing program activities
Profession/Technical, non-faculty status position of approximately four weeks duration; no benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required; multicultural experience with youth; teaching experience highly preferred.
COMPENSATION:
$2180 stipend divided into two installments in July.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please include two to professional references along with your resume
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The position requires the ability to explain college policies in difficult situations, write and edit reports or technical documents, and activities requiring significant communication skills. Handles confidential information.
COMPLEXITY:
The position requires the ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The position has the authority to make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving students or employees within the same department.
DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT:
The responsibilities of this position typically involve projects and/or assignments that have considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. In dealing with students daily, 5 days a week, this job is almost entirely independent. In moments of crisis, there may be procedures in place, but the Academic Coach must be able to work independently.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position requires regular participation with employees and students, dealing with items of a routine nature with occasional supervision. Participants use information and expertise to influence outcomes and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
- Using a keyboard to enter, retrieve, or transform data.
- Carrying equipment as needed.
Entrada Scholars Program - Programs | Calvin University
Entrada Scholars Program College Access Programs | Calvin University
Dive into college life this summerJuly 6–30, 2025Entrada is a four-week program for students of color in grades 11 and 12. You’ll learn like a university student, live in the dorms, and earn colleg...
calvin.eduhas context menu
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
- Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
- A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
