"Academic Coach (2 Positions) - MnSCU Academic Professional 1"

Minneapolis College is currently looking for two (2) Academic Coaches in our Academic Success Center. These are limited positions that will run through March 31st, 2027 with an estimated start date of December 1, 2025.

The Academic Coach is dedicated to enhancing student success and retention in developmental English courses through targeted academic coaching and supplemental instruction. This position will report to the Director of the Academic Success Center. It will also collaborate closely with a team of educational support professionals, such as tutoring coordinators, faculty teaching developmental English, and the Dean of Liberal Arts and Cultures. Academic coaches will utilize a progressive asset-based coaching model to provide students with consistent, timely, and accurate college curricular and policy information. Coaches will assist students in accessing the College resources available to them and using and interpreting college information throughout the coaching relationship. They will also provide supplemental instruction programming to support the learning outcomes of development English courses. This role is pivotal in implementing evidence-based best practices to foster academic skills, enhance student engagement and retention.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as an Academic Coach for an assigned caseload of students in developmental writing courses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, communicating verbally during one-on-one appointments and in writing with students regarding their academic progress, monitoring their progress in assigned writing courses, and responding to academic alerts. All practices are rooted in asset-based approaches to help students navigate barriers to course success.
• Develop and execute tailored supplemental instruction to enrich students’ learning experience and encourage academic growth.
• Monitor and regularly report on assigned student caseload to the Director of the Academic Success Center and the Dean of Liberal Arts and Cultures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69/hourly - $50,070 - $72,433/Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience working with post-secondary students or students who are preparing for post-secondary enrollment, including but not limited to: tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid, admissions, records/registration, guidance counseling, teaching, or other support functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of college student development.
• Expert use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and clarify problems or issues and to prepare and execute possible solutions under the direction of a supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, and the ability to deal tactfully with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Other Requirement

• Former and/or current employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to sit and/or stand for longer periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30pm with occasional evening hours.

Telework (Yes/No)

May be eligible for some telework under Minneapolis College's telework guidelines.

About

Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, and a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community. The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety.

About Minneapolis Community & Technical College

Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is a public two-year college located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. MCTC enrolls nearly 15,000 credit students annually and is an active partner in initiatives designed to strengthen the social, economic and cultural vitality of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Created in 1996, under the umbrella of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, MCTC is the result of the merger of two institutions: a technical college with a long history of vocational education dating back to 1914 and an open-enrollment community college established in 1965. Currently, the spacious campus covers 21.6 acres of land and recent expansions include a new state-of-the-art Science Center, culinary kitchen and dining hall and outdoor plaza.