Job Description

Job Summary:

Join the growing team in the College of Engineering's Learning Success where we are focused on supporting the success of all students in our college. The Engineering Success Coach will join a team that provides holistic support for student growth and excellence in the College of Engineering. The Engineering Success Coach will provide coaching for students to help them overcome academic challenges, develop academic skills, connect with resources within the college and campus, manage their time, set goals, and explore support systems for wellness and mental health.

The primary responsibilities of the Engineering Success Coach will include working directly with students in one-on-one settings to coach them though a high-touch support and advocacy model. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach workshops, or a course open to all engineering students on how to be a successful engineering student. The Engineering Success Coach will work to develop and grow our Study Interest Group program and oversee our Tutoring by Request program. Last, as part of the Learning Success team, the Engineering Success Coach will supervise some of the undergraduate and graduate tutors in the Undergraduate Learning Center.

Responsibilities:

Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory course(s), and assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning and promote high-impact practices.

• 5% Works to develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction within that discipline
• 10% Assesses learner performance and may prepare reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of said instructional techniques
• 15% Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars
• 30% Meets with students for intake and general assessment and makes referrals to others on campus as appropriate
• 20% May supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support
• 10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% May participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred, Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field or Master's Degree in a STEM field

Qualifications:

Required:
- At least 1 year of experience empowering undergraduate students or other young adults to achieve academic or holistic success, including graduate assistantships or practicums.
- At least 1 year of experience working with and collaborating with multiple stakeholders or partners, especially in support of a student or other young adults' wellbeing and/or success, including graduate assistantships or practicums.
- At least 1 year of teaching experience, including teaching assistantships.

Preferred:
- At least 3 years' experience empowering undergraduate students to achieve academic success in a STEM or STEM related field.
- At least 3 years' experience of inclusive teaching experience, particularly in a student success course.
- Experience developing initiatives to support students who are struggling academically.
- Experience working with and serving students from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Experience in instructing students about evidence-based practices of learning.
- Creativity and resourcefulness, especially when it comes to designing workshops, classes or other initiatives to support students thriving.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see . 

Additional Information:

The Engineering Success Coach is an in-person position with typical hours from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. There will be some occasional evening hours throughout the semester. Additionally, there are some college-wide events that occur on a few weekends throughout the year.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Please outline relevant experiences and qualifications as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications noted in this job description.

Contact:

Beth Brandl
beth.brandl@wisc.edu
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Learning Center Specialist(AE163)

Department(s):

A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/IEDE/DAO

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

305136-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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About University of Wisconsin Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.

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