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Academic Engagement Partner
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Position Number: 5833224
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Tutors and Learning Resources

Academic Engagement Partner

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Job Posting Date:
November 26, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$26.47 - $32.42

Department:
Academic Support Services

Job Description:

Academic Support Services at Madison College is seeking a Part-time Academic Engagement Partner. This role involves delivering structured tutoring both in-person and online, targeting students requiring extra support in core concepts, homework, or tests for credit level courses. As an Part-time Academic Engagement Partner you will aim to enhance, increase retention and academic achievement by assisting students with coursework, building student confidence, cultivating effective study habits, while promoting essential life skills conducive to learning. Additionally, they collaborate with faculty on specific course curriculum activities and planning to further support student success.

This position will be located at Goodman South Campus and also spend time at Truax Campus.

This is a part-time, 20-hours-a-week, 42-weeks-per-year position. Varying working hours Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 7:00pm and Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of January 5, 2025, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Required documents (2)

Resume
Response to Supplemental Questions

Supplemental Questions:

As a requirement of this application, please submit a Microsoft Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below. Limit your answers to no more than two pages total.

Describe your experience engaging with a diverse student body and/or workforce.
How do you see this position impacting students and employees with varying beliefs, behaviors, and backgrounds?

*Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Essential Responsibilities:

Engage with Students in-person or online in tutoring appointments
Create support materials, collect and analyze data
Promote and Support Student Achievement Center
Support Students with Additional Services Related to Tutoring
Provide Mentoring and Training to other tutors and staff
Collaborate with others in the College
Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
Other duties as defined by department, college, or officials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of academic, personal and career pedagogies
Demonstrated knowledge of student learning styles and tutoring strategies
Ability to plan and organize work responsibilities in an effective and timely manner to meet the needs of students.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members in an ever-changing demanding environment.
General knowledge and use of academic technologies, devices and formats.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Health Sciences, Nursing, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Mathematics).
Two (2) years of academic support in secondary education, tutoring experience in secondary education, working with diverse populations. Preferred experience in post-secondary education.
College Reading and Learning Association certification (must be obtained within first year).

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.