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MESA Academic Coach

Company: College of the Sequoias
Location: Visalia, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/29/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

Job Description

MESA Academic Coach

MESA Academic Coach

Salary: $28.63 - $38.41 Hourly
Job Type: Classified - Part-time
Job Number: 7069-c-01/26
Closing: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: MESA
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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/5216236/mesa-academic-coach

COLLEGE OF THE 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, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

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