Job location: Maryland - Montgomery County

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-10-24
Req: R1850

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 60,000 students each year through credit and noncredit programs. Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success.

Job TitlePart-time Faculty Achieving the Promise Academy One-on-One Coach

Job Description SummaryMontgomery College is currently accepting applications for part-time faculty members who are interested in serving as Achieving the Promise Academy academic coaches. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated educators who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrate the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

Montgomery College is a public, fully accredited, open admission institution. Led by President DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D., MC is dedicated to student success and widely recognized for the quality and scope of its academic programs. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? The faculty and staff of MC are integral to our continued excellence. We are looking for dedicated professionals for opportunities throughout the College.

Job Description

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieving the Promise Academy academic coaches are integral to Montgomery College’s Achieving the Promise efforts. The individuals serving in these roles provide personalized and holistic academic coaching to underserved and underrepresented students, primarily enrolled in General Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, Communications, Engineering, Cyber Security/Computer Science and English programs, among others.
• Attend mandatory training before classes begin.
• Meet monthly with other coaches and ATPA coordinators.
• Track students’ academic progress and facilitate weekly individual meetings (or at a frequency that is appropriate for the student); provide case management and documentation in the ATPA online appointment and report management system.
• Provide academic mentoring to discipline-specific cohorts of underserved and underrepresented students enrolled in designated courses.
• Refer students to Learning Centers and/or other academic support services when appropriate.
• Analyze students’ records in preparation for meetings & consultations; advise students of scheduled follow-up appointments.
• Document your work in WCOnline, the ATPA documentation application, coaching activities, such as attendance and content covered in study sessions, notes on class visits, and outcomes of meetings with host faculty.
• Teach a series of college navigation and academic skills workshops focusing on preparing students to navigate Montgomery College (e.g., course registration guidance, tutoring, referrals to counseling and advising, and other student success skills development).
• Teach self-advocacy skills, academic skills and non-cognitive skills.
• Participate in staff development, workshops, programs, and administrative functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree; supplemented with one (1) year of related work experience in an educational setting.
• Must be skilled in the use of office computer technology, including Microsoft Office products (Office365, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive), and have the willingness and ability to quickly learn WC Online or similar student documentation software and become proficient using the Internet-based applications used by the ATPA.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including minority and international students
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions
• Ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the College
• Ability to identify students' needs for support services and make appropriate referrals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of College policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student life, and support services

Application Process:

• Apply online at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/employment.
• For consideration, you must:

  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check.

Closing DateThursday, January 16, 2020

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace

For disability-related accommodations, please call 240-567-5353

or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting

equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.