What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rhetoric Coach - Entrada Scholars Program position at Calvin University?
Job Description
RHETORIC 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 Rhetoric Coach position is part of a team of two Rhetoric Coaches who are responsible for providing college level writing assistance to a group of students taking a college course as part of the Entrada Scholars Program. The Rhetoric Coach also provides regular updates about academic concerns and needed academic instruction to the Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development. The Rhetoric Coach will work around the Entrada scholar’s daily academic and programming schedule; they will be present every afternoon and some evenings, as needed. 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-July 24).
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 in English strongly preferred; multicultural experience with youth; teaching experience highly preferred.
COMPENSATION:
$1900 stipend divided into two installments in July.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT:
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY and INCLUSION COMMITMENT:
Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical ability, class, or religious perspectives.
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 customers 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 or customers, deals 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.
For additional information regarding the Entrada Scholars Program, please visit the program website:
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...
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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.
RHETORIC 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 Rhetoric Coach position is part of a team of two Rhetoric Coaches who are responsible for providing college level writing assistance to a group of students taking a college course as part of the Entrada Scholars Program. The Rhetoric Coach also provides regular updates about academic concerns and needed academic instruction to the Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development. The Rhetoric Coach will work around the Entrada scholar’s daily academic and programming schedule; they will be present every afternoon and some evenings, as needed. 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-July 24).
REPORTS TO:
Entrada Assistant Director for Academic Development
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess 11th grade Entrada scholar’s writing skills through an English placement exam.
- Meet individually to review and give feedback on English placement exam for 11th graders.
- Help scholars prepare written materials required in their courses.
- Lead training with Academic and Residence Life staff to equip staff to address writing deficiencies/challenges.
- Work actively with scholars to assist them in developing approaches that will lead to improved writing skills.
- Monitor scholars writing skills and immediately notify the Assistant Director of scholars in academic jeopardy.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and opening and closing activities.
- Lead seminar(s) on critical thinking and writing development.
- Monitor and intentionally address writing deficiencies/challenges with those scholars who will be attending Calvin University who will be placed in ASC 007 in the fall semester based on his/her English placement exam.
Profession/Technical, non-faculty status position of approximately four weeks duration; no benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in English strongly preferred; multicultural experience with youth; teaching experience highly preferred.
COMPENSATION:
$1900 stipend divided into two installments in July.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT:
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY and INCLUSION COMMITMENT:
Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical ability, class, or religious perspectives.
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 customers 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 or customers, deals 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.
- Carry equipment as needed.
For additional information regarding the Entrada Scholars Program, please visit the program website:
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...
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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.
