What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Success Coach, Nursing position at Gateway Technical College?
SUMMARY
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The Learning Success Coach is a grant-funded position responsible for developing and conducting retention and support activities for students identified as at-risk of failing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This position provides direct academic support, mentoring, and case management and connects students to needed resources at one or more of the college's three main campuses with the primary purpose of improving course completion and graduation outcomes in the program.
This position reports to the Dean, Learning Success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination and Student Engagement:
- Coordinate all program components and planned activities for the nursing program on assigned campus(es).
- Focus on engaging at-risk students through targeted initiatives to enhance their participation and success.
- Oversee program marketing, recruitment efforts, and the identification and selection of program participants.
- Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, and other staff to assess individual student needs.
- Develop and implement personalized learning plans for each program participant.
- Provide tailored academic assistance, including mental frameworks for success, coursework support, and assessment preparation.
- Serve as a consistent support system, monitoring student progress and initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Facilitate access to support services such as academic, career, financial, and personal counseling, as well as tutoring, remediation, and study or life skills workshops.
- Collaborate with Student Support Specialists and Learning Success staff to promote student retention and completion.
- Conduct regular evaluations to ensure program activities align with grant outcomes and objectives.
- Maintain a comprehensive database to track student progress toward course completion and graduation.
- Prepare and submit annual reports and grant proposals to secure program funding and ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of program delivery and student engagement.
- Foster an equity mindset, emphasizing the importance of serving each student as a unique individual.
- Regularly review and optimize processes to eliminate redundancy and enhance overall efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related subject.
- Three (3) years of recent demonstrated successful experience working with a diverse population in an educational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated successful experience in program and case management.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
DIVISION/LOCATION: Learning Success/Kenosha
COMP GRADE: 26
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
- Flexibility is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend student & business needs
Guide
Not Applicable
Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally
Occupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequently
Occupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
Continuously
Occupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Physical Demands
Frequency
Lift/Carry
Frequency
Sitting
Frequently
0 - 10 lbs
Occasionally
Standing
Frequently
11 - 20 lbs
Occasionally
Walking
Occasionally
21 - 50 lbs
Occasionally
Reaching Overhead
Occasionally
51 - 100 lbs
Not Applicable
Reaching at or Below Shoulder Level
Occasionally
Over 100 lbs
Not Applicable
Keyboarding
Continuously
Stooping
Occasionally
Push / Pull
Yes / No
Crouching
Occasionally
12 lbs or less
Occasionally
Kneeling
Not Applicable
13 - 25 lbs
Occasionally
Crawling
Not Applicable
26 - 40 lbs
Occasionally
Climbing Ramps or Stairs
Not Applicable
41 - 100 lbs
Not Applicable
Climbing Ladders, Ropes or Scaffolding
Not Applicable
Over 100 lbs
Not Applicable
Driving
Occasionally
Traveling - overnight stay(s)
Occasionally
Hearing Requirement
Yes / No
Communicating Verbally
Continuously
One-on-one (in person)
Yes
Far Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20' or more
Occasionally
Group or conference (in person)
Yes
Near Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20" or less
Occasionally
Telephone
Yes
Other Sounds
Yes
Environmental Conditions
Working Conditions
Frequency
Noise Intensity Level
Frequency
Humidity: non-weather related
Not Applicable
Quiet
Occasionally
Extreme Cold: non-weather related
Not Applicable
Moderate
Occasionally
Extreme Hot: non-weather related
Not Applicable
Loud
Occasionally
Working Outdoors
Not Applicable
Very Loud
Not Applicable
Wetness: contact with water or other liquids
Not Applicable
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
Frequency
Working Conditions
Frequency
Working in Close Proximity to Others
Frequently
Working interruptions
Occasionally
Open Work Space
Frequently
Stressful situations
Occasionally
Working in a confined space
Occasionally
Exposure to offensive odors
Not Applicable
Exposure to a computer screen
Continuously
Required uniform supplied by department
Not Applicable
To provide equal employment, advancement, and learning opportunities to all individuals, employment and student admission decisions at Gateway will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, in any program or activity that it operates, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable federal law (link is external) and state law (link is external) , including but not limited to Title IX, Title VI/VII, and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
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