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Elmwood Institute · 3 weeks ago

Course Mentor - Software Engineering

United States

Part-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

Elmwood Institute is dedicated to harnessing technology for positive global transformation and offers online degree programs that equip students with market-relevant skills. The Course Mentor for Software Engineering provides academic support to students, helping them build foundational skills and fostering an inclusive learning environment through engagement and feedback.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly office hours to provide live support, answer questions, and clarify academic content

Serve as the main point of contact for a caseload of up to 250 students, ensuring responsiveness and proactive outreach

Provide individualized coaching to encourage timely submissions, foster persistence, and promote student wellness

Provide guidance on institutional policies and processes

Assess summative assignments and deliver high-quality, rubric-aligned feedback that supports learning outcomes

Collaborate with Faculty and Assessors to ensure consistent application of assessment standards and expectations

Track student engagement and escalate academic concerns, conduct issues, or risk indicators to Lead Faculty

Cultivate a sense of connection among students through facilitated discussions, study groups, and peer interaction

Participate in weekly instructional team meetings to align on course pacing, academic trends, and support strategies

Contribute to cohort-wide interventions and communications to promote student success

Facilitate communications with students through email and the community platform - with emails, announcements, and other tools

Qualification

Online teaching experienceLearning management systemsStudent coaching skillsAssessmentCulturally competentEmpathetic communicatorCollaborative team memberOrganizational skills