Compensation Type: Salaried
Compensation: $37,440.00
The Academic Support Lead in English, specifically for the Reading
and Writing Lab, performs the duties of a Learning Support
Specialist. The Academic Support Lead tutors in-person and works
with students, faculty, and staff, either one-on-one or in small
groups, to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command
of the assigned subject matter. This position works with multiple
students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space.
The Academic Support Lead provides general administrative,
clerical, and project support for the Reading and Writing Lab, as
well as helping with the training and support of Reading and
Writing Lab staff. The incumbent must have a strong command of the
subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to
students using a variety of methods and teaching tools.
The Reading and Writing Lab is open for service Monday through
Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is an expectation that the
Academic Support Lead will work some evening and Saturday
hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Tutoring
- Supplements the understanding and command of developmental
reading and writing for which the students, faculty, and staff are
seeking assistance.
Tutors for developmental level courses in discipline area of
expertise only.
Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and
study skills.
Meets with students and faculty for walk-in and scheduled
appointment times.
Collaborates with college instructors to generate participation
in tutoring and
follows up with students that instructors have engaged in
tutoring to identify additional academic needs and provide support,
if necessary.
Administrative/ Clerical/Project Support
- Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
- Assists with the scheduling of appointments and the monitoring
of the Reading and Writing Lab phone, if applicable.
- Helps with maintenance of tutoring schedule with Site
Coordinator(s).
- Generates department reports for tutoring and maintains
documentation of tutoring interactions.
- Assists with Reading and Writing Lab programming, outreach,
marketing, and updating of the website and Blackboard
organization.
- Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information
that can be used to facilitate student learning of course
content.
- Maintains and organizes tutoring documents and materials,
ordering copies when needed.
- Organizes the ordering and storing of office supplies as
needed. Initiates work orders such as housekeeping, general
maintenance, etc. and follows through until completion.
- Advanced use and implementation of the College’s tutoring
software.
Continuous Learning & Mentoring
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the course material, as well
as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various
student learning styles.
- Attends tutor training sessions and professional development
that benefit the Reading and Writing Lab, its staff and
visitors.
- Provides training and support to LSS, LSS II, Peer Tutors and
Supplemental Instructional Leaders.
- Assists with planning of staff meetings and professional
development for Reading and Writing Lab staff.
- Assists with technical support of tutoring software and
reports.
- Works in close collaboration with academic department
leadership and faculty leads on Reading and Writing Lab
content.
Culture of Respect
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and
inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the
community.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends all required departmental meetings and trainings.
- Holds special study sessions upon the request of instructors,
students, Departmental English Lead Faculty, or
- Department Chair.
- Other duties as required.
*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is
required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
- One (1) year of experience of developmental reading and writing
tutoring or teaching.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability
to gain access to work site(s).
*
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework
and experience may qualify a candidate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office and classroom working environment.
*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at
any time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete
the following:
- Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available
when starting the application process. For all faculty positions
(Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will
need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when
completing your aplication.
- Prior to submitting your application, please review and update
(if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will
transfer to your application.
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College, please l og in to Workday to use the internal application
process.
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