Academic Support Specialist

Job Goal

Assist the ASC Coordinator in teaching and tutoring College Level and Developmental Education students and provide administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These requirements are a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of specific duties and responsibilities. Management may direct employees to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

1. Provides individual and small group tutoring for students.
2. Conducts workshops for all levels and categories of students within the educational framework of the campus location.
3. Assists the ASC Coordinator in marketing the services offered by the ASC and building collaborative relationships with campus faculty and staff.
4. Assists with the training and supervision of the Peer Tutors and Student Workers.
5. Establishes contact with referred students (who received a Faculty Alert for "Needs Tutorial Services") and arranges regularly scheduled tutoring sessions.
6. Assists students in developing study skills and appropriate study habits for college-level coursework (to include such topics as time management, test-taking strategies, test anxiety, Learning Styles, etc.).
7. Maintains accurate records of tutoring and workshop activities.
8. Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
9. Visits and collaborates with instructors and classes to inform them of available tutoring assistance and services.
10. Consults with ASC Coordinator and/or faculty concerning students' lack of progress and, when appropriate, makes suggestions of methods to provide assistance for students.
11. Evaluates and recommends tutoring material.
12. Collaborates with the Office of Accessibility Services to ensure accommodations are sufficient for students with disabilities.
13. Assists the Office of Accessibility Services as a reader for test taking students.
14. Administers required tests and verifies that students have been tested using the correct instrument and have followed the appropriate testing procedures and protocols.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Math, Education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Classroom teaching, one-to-one tutoring and computer experience preferred
• Satisfactory criminal history background check

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Supplemental Information

All required application material must be uploaded via the online application system. The application materials required are:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of transcripts
• Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) *

No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered.