Part Time Success Coach

 

Independence Community College
 Position Announcement
 Part-Time Success Coach for Upward Bound Program 

 

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of Part-time Success Coach for the Upward Bound Program. Independence Community College (ICC) is a small, rural, residential community college in southeast Kansas offering a wide variety of academic programs while promoting culture enrichment and economic development in our surrounding communities.  Through our programs, we are committed and qualified to provide an academic experience that prepares students with the practical skills and knowledge to lead in the global 21st century workforce.   ICC is dedicated to continuous quality improvement through the Standard Pathway accreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upward Bound is funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Position Summary 

The Part-time Success Coach for Upward Bound is responsible for assisting with site visits, providing in-person or virtual tutoring to project participants (high school students at 5 Southeast Kansas high schools, grades 9-12) in English, Math, and/or Science, and reaching out to project participants with struggling grades. This is 10-month (Sept-June) position, typically 10-12 hours a week with at least one day/8 of those hours being in-person. 

 

Compensation 

$14-20 per hour, dependent on qualifications and number of subjects willing to tutor 

 

Qualifications 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Education or a subject related to English, Math, or Science preferred, but will consider those who are currently enrolled in a higher education program, have completed at least 45 credits with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have experience tutoring or teaching 

·         Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, technology, and time management skills 

·         Must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and strong interest working with, educationally and economically disadvantaged students 

·         Ability to drive, possession of a valid driver’s license and successfully pass MVR check 

Primary Responsibilities 

·         Assist Project Coordinator with site visits to local high schools as assigned 

·         Provide tutoring/assistance to project participants in-person or via Zoom or Teams 

·         Provide individualized instruction in one‐on‐one and group settings 

·         Follow and enforce ICC and Upward Bound policies and procedures 

·         Monitor student grades and progress 

·         Maintain accurate documentation, such as attendance data for each tutoring session 

·         Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student complaints 

·         Serve as a positive role model for all Upward Bound participants 

·         Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Primary Functions 

·         Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, and community 

·         Assure timeliness of reports and communications with information management skills 

·         Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits 

·         High degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, confidentiality, procedures, and fair labor standards 

·         Commitment to high professional standard, including professional growth 

·         Time management skills and a high degree of organizational skills 

·         Ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, projects and assignments 

 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of Part-time Tutor for the Upward Bound Program position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

·         With or without assistance: ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations 

·         Ability to communicate both in person and remotely; ability to speak clearly; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions 

·         Ability to lift up to 20 pounds 

·         Ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities 

·         Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer mouse functions 

·         The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential