Supplemental Instruction Specialist-Writing-Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC)-Venice

Job SummaryOversees student learning activities in the Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC): designs, pilots, implements, coordinates, and assesses individual and group tutoring, study coaching, supplemental instruction initiatives, workshop programs, and developmental skills labs. This person engages with a large number of students every day, teaching and reinforcing the skills and strategies to help students become independent and active learners, while providing content specific support. This person develops, organizes, updates, and maintains relevant study materials, coordinates TASC learning initiatives with the TASC team, faculty, course coordinators, or Department Chairs.This position will support tutoring services at the Venice campus four days per week and the Lakewood Ranch (LWR) campus one day per week.NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:Designs, implements, coordinates, and assesses the success of: tutoring, study coaching, and supplemental instruction initiatives. Develop study and review materials for use in these initiatives.Maintains expert knowledge in one or more academic area (Math, English, or Science). Serves as a resource person for the peer tutors (student tutors). Mentor and train new student tutors. Develops and maintains the tutor training manual and training materials. Tutor students individually who request assistance.Presents TASC orientations to students and faculty and represents the TASC at college events.Designs and implements individualized student development activities on a case-by-case basis to help students achieve academic improvement consistent with their goals, values, interests, and abilities.Supervises the operation of the TASC during evening and weekend hours, as required when the Lab Manager is not present. Ensures that all staff and students contribute to a productive study atmosphere in the TASC.Keeps current on changing professional practices and the growing use of instructional technologies. Learns, manages, implements, and trains in the use of current study skills and academic software platforms, learning management systems, printing systems, etc. Instructs staff and students in their appropriate use. Troubleshoots common issues.Conducts workshops on demand. Coordinates with students and faculty to incorporate material that addresses the needs of the students. Develops workshop materials, prepares presentations, and utilizes a variety of instructional approaches as appropriate for an academically diverse population.Works collaboratively with other TASC staff members to ensure smooth operation of the TASC: organizes and updates inventories and usage records, maintains and troubleshoots student use computers and printers, report equipment in need of repair, participates in selection of learning resource materials and other supplies for purchase, open and close the facility as needed.Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.Job QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from four-year college, or university and one or more years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience tutoring and/or teaching college students is preferred. Must have "expert knowledge" in one of the academic fields supported through the TASC: demonstrable knowledge of college level math (algebra, trigonometry and either statistics or calculus) or college level science (at least two of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy & physiology), or college level English.Supervisory Experience: One or more years of experience as a "lead" employee, with responsibility for scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems.Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form.Computer Skills: Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail. Additional knowledge of discipline specific software. Must be proficient in current College e-mail, database and other College required software. Must remain current with technology changes.Certificates and Licenses: None required.Responsibility for People and Property: Responsibility for routine maintenance of lab equipment. Performs work as "lead" employee for laboratory staff and students.Responsibility for Communication: Routine contact with faculty and instructional administrative and support staff; frequent contact with students. Occasional contact with vendors; frequent contact with prospective students, general public, and professionals appropriate for discipline.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Supplemental InformationIn addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:RESPECTFUL: Act in a courteous manner Actively listen to gain full understanding Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks" Show empathy and caringRESPONSIVE: Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner Take ownership of actions and decisions Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking Answer and return phone calls and emails Use proper communication etiquette Banish the phrase "not my job" Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow throughACCURATE: Do it right the first time Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others Ask probing questions Use resources effectively and efficientlyCOLLABORATIVE: Participate in teams Develop team skill sets Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents Develop internal and/or external connectionsGrooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.Safety Awareness: