MESA Academic Coach

Salary: $28.63 – $38.41 Hourly
Job Type: Classified –
Part-time
Job Number: 7110-c-06/26
Closing: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia,
CA
Department: MESA
Division:

General Description

Under the direction of the Director, of
Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement Program (MESA) the MESA Academic Coach will perform a variety of specialized duties in support
of the MESA Program; including assisting with the coordination, planning and implementation of program activities and providing students
with related program information.

This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus and is a Part-Time 12-month position.

Monday – Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Initial placement is $28.63 per
hour.

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated
Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for
our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their
educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion
for student success.

Job Duties

Job duties of the MESA Academic Coach include:

• Assist in the
  coordination of the MESA Study Center activities during regular, night and weekend hours as assigned while providing an environment focused
  on academic excellence and promoting student success and retention.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of outreach
  presentations, orientation sessions, supplemental instruction sessions and one-on-one tutoring to assist students in achieving their
  educational goals. Share personal experience with the challenges of completing the STEM curriculum at a community college or university and
  transitioning to a university.
• Assist with on and off campus activities and programs to provide information and assistance to
  students regarding academic and financial support services.
• Assist with the evaluation and determination of student eligibility;
  assist students with the completion, submission and review of financial aid and scholarship applications, college and university admission
  applications; assure accuracy and completeness of forms, applications and other related materials.
• Assist with the coordination of
  Financial Aid to assure program participants receive the correct amount of financial aid assistance.
• Maintain regular contract with
  students to address and assist with problem solving; update student files as necessary. Engage frequently with an assigned cohort of program
  students to ensure that they are aware of and utilizing appropriate academic services; inform and assist students with application process
  for other related activities such as internship, community service and scholarships.
• Assist with tracking, monitoring and
  interviewing of students in the program, particularly with those students requiring academic support to succeed; provide tutorial referrals
  to students to aid in retention and course completion, refer students to academic counselors for creation of and/or updating of Student
  Education Plans.
• Disseminate information, applications, and other program related material to students.
• Collect information
  for reporting of program activities and assist with preparation of reports as required. Maintain accurate and confidential records of
  student interactions and activities.
• Assist with the coordination and participate in a variety of campus events (Expanding Your
  Horizons, Science Olympiad, Physics Day, STEM Expo, Chem Jam, Math Jam, STEM Extended Orientation) to support admission to the MESA ;Program
  and retention of students.
• Assist with the development of the program newsletter; draft and edit articles in collaboration with
  other staff members.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, seminars and trainings to maintain current knowledge of regulations and
  district policies.
• Chaperone and drive students in District vehicles to University trips and student conferences related to the
  Title V/REALM Program.
• Utilize the District’s integrated software, standard office software and equipment in performing the required
  duties of the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum
Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, physics, engineering, chemistry or biology or related field OR
• Completion of major
  coursework in any of the areas listed above.
• Experience working with post-secondary school aged students in an educational setting
  and experience providing tutoring or supplemental instruction is highly desirable.

Licenses and Other
Requirements:

• A valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record
• An incumbent must be insurable at the
  standard rate by the employer’s insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the
  Sequoias

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Rules, regulations and procedures of the
  Title V/REALM program
• Standard science and math curriculum for STEM Students preparing to transfer to a university
• Effective
  study habits and time management for STEM students
• Effective practices for providing tutoring and/or supplemental instruction
  workshops and test preparation
• College and university admission procedures
• Scholarship, financial, internship and community
  service opportunities
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Modern Office practices, procedures and
  equipment
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skill using tact, patience, and courtesy
• District
  organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Ability
to:

• Coordinate a variety of activities to retain students at a community college
• Identify process errors in mathematics
  and/or science exercises and provide feedback to students on how to correctly complete course work
• Present complex processes to
  solve equations and other problems in a manner consistent with standard STEM practices and in clear, understandable steps
• Read,
  interpret and apply District, state and federal eligibility requirements
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Work
  confidentially and independently with discretion
• Assist with correspondence, reports, and review of statistical records for
  reporting purposes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective
  working relationship with program staff, other COS personnel, students, K-12 employees and the general public.

Working
Conditions:

Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor environment
• Constant interruptions
• Travel from site to
  site to conduct work
• Extensive contact with students
• Evening and weekend hours

Physical
Abilities

• Ability to operate a vehicle
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Ability to sit or
  stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate in person or on the phone
• Ability to read
  documents
• Ability to reach in all directions to retrieve files and supplies.

Application Procedure

To
be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• An
  online job application.
• Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant’s experience and/or education enables him/her to be
  able to perform the job duties.
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts
  required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United
  States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or
  the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant
  documents by either NACES or AICE.

Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes 559-737-4886 or nancyy@cos.edu

The Sequoias
Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment,
including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin,
religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition,
genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or
ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5381570/mesa-academic-coach

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SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to
the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and
employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the
District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin,
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