What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach (Part-time with benefits) position at Southwest Mississippi Community College?
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Title III PBI administrator and the Academic advising Specialist. The SMCC Academic Coach is a collaborative services role focused on retention management, outreach, and intervention.
Duties And Responsibilities
Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or related field and at least three (3) years' experience in advising and working with underrepresented students, preferably with a background similar to the target population.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Under PBI Director, manage and administer all aspects of the PBI activity related to advising and student support.
- Assisting and guiding students in retention and completion efforts
- Work with students in exploring and defining career goals and developing time management/study skills.
- Regularly track the progress of assigned advisees and intervene and refer them to appropriate help, if needed.
- Participate in training related to the developmental advisement model and needs of Black male students.
- Assist in the evaluation process.
- Lead forums and fields trip/career exploration.
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or related field and at least three (3) years' experience in advising and working with underrepresented students, preferably with a background similar to the target population.
