[POOL] Academic Success Coach

Position Number Position Title: [POOL] Academic Success Coach Department Accessibility Resources Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type: Classified, Part-Time Position FTE N/A Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Representation N/A Salary Grade 17 Salary Rate $20.98/hour Job Summary: This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening. Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool. Academic Success Coach assists students in developing skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college. Academic Success Coaches provides guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies to help students with varying backgrounds to excel academically and make the most of their college experience. This position will provide individualized and small group instruction to augment student's strategic learning skills in college. Essential Duties: * Helps build strong one-on-one coaching relationships with students by offering academic support. Conducts academic success coaching through individual or group sessions that help students assess their own performance and develop academic success plans by setting academic goals, developing study plans, managing time effectively, and utilizing campus learning resources. As needed prepares and supports group workshops for both students and staff. * Guides students to set short-term goals, providing constructive feedback and motivation along the way. Assist students in identifying academic challenges, exploring potential solutions, and developing problem-solving skills using student centered intentions. * Maintain regular communication with students through in-person meetings, virtual sessions, emails, or group workshops, fostering an open and approachable environment for sharing concerns and seeking advice, while fostering problem-solving techniques. * Identifies and helps students build critical connections to academic support services (such as Math Café/Math Help Desk, Tutoring, the Writing Desk, Accessibility Resources, etc.), workshops, and other opportunities aimed at enhancing their learning experience and personal growth. * Builds critical connections between the student and the college to enhance persistence and retention. * Shares effective study techniques, note-taking methods, test preparation strategies, and stress management techniques to empower students to succeed in their coursework. * Maintain records of student interactions, progress reports, and outcomes, in compliance with FERPA regulations and providing insights to supervisor on the effectiveness of Academic Success Coaching. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: * Requires the ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, distribute class materials and to communicate in writing with students. * Requires ability to comprehend written and spoken language, accurately processing words and numbers, in person and via the telephone. * Must be able to move among students in the work environment to provide individualized support. * Work is performed in a high-activity instructional service area involving background conversations, frequent multitasking, frequent interruptions, and a focus on immediate response to students' diverse needs. * Moderate time is spent working at a computer. * Work hours may occasionally include night or weekend hours. * Assignments may include any LBCC campus or center location. Education and Experience Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. * Position requires a AA/AS degree, plus a minimum of two year's, full time teaching or experience providing instructional support or assisting students with individualized assistance in reading, writing, communication, and/or learning strategies in a college setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. * Must have the ability to use Academic Coaching best practices and appropriate materials for delivering coaching strategies and interventions to learners. * Requires excellent human relations, problem-solving, accountability, and excellent written, oral, and technological communication skills. * Previous experience working at the college level is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities N/A Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4 Applicant Instructions: Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents: * Resume * Cover Letter * Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications) If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy. U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration. Resources and Tips for Applicants: * View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link. Special Notes to Applicants: Compensation Information: All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position's grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee's supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month. * View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link. * Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule. * LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy . Additionally, please note: * As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit. * Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences. * Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies. * Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check. * Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America. Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. Posting Number: 0601203-NC Posting Date: 11/20/2024 Closing Date:

Created: 2026-04-20