What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual (Spanish) Academic Coach position at State of South Carolina?
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Bilingual (Spanish) Academic Coach performs the following functions:
- Provide in-person academic coaching; helping YTC students learn effective study skills, set and progress-monitor goals, and improve organizational and time-management skills.
- Meet with ACT coordinator to design and implement resources, workshops, and sessions to meet the needs of our bilingual students.
- Conduct outreach to students.
- Enter appointments/summaries/availability in Navigate as necessary.
- Attend coach trainings and meetings.
- Participate in/conduct campus events to promote the ACT as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
• Currently enrolled student at York Technical College. Completion of at least 12 credit hours of coursework at YTC including successful completion of targeted course at YTC earning a grade of “A.” Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Bilingual (Spanish)
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• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement and Bilingual (Spanish)- Knowledge of basic academic skills application and the ability to demonstrate the successful application of various academic skills.
- Demonstrated competence in academic courses as determined by course grade and references Possess good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated characteristics of responsibility, desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility.
- Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations.
- Ability to work with college students of diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated competence in using basic computer software/applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, D2L, Navigate)