Learning Support Specialist II - Communication

Compensation Type: HourlyCompensation: $18.00**Job Summary**The Learning Support Specialist II (LSS II) performs the duties of a professional tutor in their area(s) of academic expertise and experience. The LSS II tutors in-person and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups, to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assigned subject matter and to develop and apply effective learning and critical thinking skills. The LSS II must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. This position requires a strong command of the subject matter, an understanding of effective learning skills, and the ability to engage actively and creatively with students using a variety of methods and tutoring strategies. The LSS II communicates with the department regarding individual student progress and needs. This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The LSS II also provides general support for tutoring programs and activities, outreach events and activities, and daily program operations, as needed.**Tutoring*** Provides direct support to students in learning and understanding concepts, assignments, and material in the tutor’s area(s) of expertise.* Helps students to develop and apply effective studying, time management, and critical thinking skills.* Meets with students by appointments and as drop-ins, depending on availability.**Tutoring Program & Operational Support*** Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.* Proficiently uses and implements the College’s tutoring and record-keeping software.* Assists with training and mentoring of Peer Learning Success Leaders and new LSS IIs.* Works collaboratively with tutoring administration, staff, and tutors to develop strategies and materials for effective tutoring and learning skills support.* Contributes to the work of the tutoring program by participating in promotion and outreach events and assisting with the daily operations of the Tutoring Center as needed.**Continuous Learning & Mentoring*** Maintains a thorough knowledge of subject concepts and materials, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles.* Attends tutor training sessions and participates in professional development activities covering a variety of tutoring and academic skills-related topics.* Provides support to LSS, LSS1, Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders.* Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports.**Culture of Respect*** Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.**Minimum Qualifications*** Master's Degree in a related field.* One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in an educational environment. Speech or Public Speaking.**Additional License Requirements*** 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.****Full Time/Part Time:**Part 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.*If you are a current employee of Columbus State Community College, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.*Thank you for your interest in positions at Columbus State Community College. 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