Academic Coach, Radiologic Technology

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Tutoring serves college students by assisting with academic success strategies. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on the Radiologic Technology Program curriculum. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student's needs. Tutors work with the faculty to support their own professional development and the success of the RT students.

*This is a temporary, part-time position that may be renewed annually contingent upon availability of college budget and performance reviews.*

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-specific content to help students through scheduled or drop-in assistance
• Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress
• Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skill and continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
• Be direct and kind with students at the same time
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed
• Document and communicate student progress with appropriate faculty

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• MCC graduate within 3 years who graduated with excellent academic record
• MCC graduate with more than 3 years since graduation with excellent academic record, who has an advanced degree in education or experience in advanced imaging areas which utilize the information taught in the physics based courses
• Current ARRT certification and NYS RT license
• Must be available for times listed weekly
• Excellent computer skills
• Desire to advance knowledge of subject matter and computer based learning programs utilized by the RT program

Additional Information:

Job type: Part-time Hourly *Hired tutor will typically be offered 10-15 hours per week, depending on availability and seniority. In general, applicants interested in a paid position should be available to tutor at least two days per week. Official employment is on a term-by-term basis. Hours are subject to change.

Salary: $22/hr.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Valid NYS Radiologic Technology License

• Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S