Academic Support Lead, English

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College seeks an Academic Support Lead in English to support the Reading and Writing Lab. The role involves tutoring students in-person, assisting faculty, and providing training and administrative support to staff.

Open hours include weekdays with some evenings and Saturdays; full-time position requiring a strong command of the subject matter and effective teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
• 1 year of developmental reading/writing tutoring or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring supplements understanding and command of developmental reading and writing.
• Tutors for developmental level courses in discipline area of expertise only.
• Helps students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
• Meets with students and faculty for walk-in and scheduled appointments.
• Collaborates with instructors to engage students in tutoring and identify additional needs.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Job description

Compensation

Compensation Type: Salaried Compensation: $37,440.00

Role Description

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

Company Culture & Diversity

There has never been a better time to join Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes. Columbus State is one of the largest community colleges in Ohio and in the nation, serving more than 41,000 students annually. Since we opened in 1963, we have served students and employees from all backgrounds. Columbus State offers more than 200 programs leading to a variety of associate degrees, certificates, and BSN program. In addition, Columbus State has more than 3,000 dedicated employees with decades of service who work alongside new talent to share knowledge and experience. The college is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Check out our Fast Facts to learn more. For more information on the Columbus State's community impact, please check out our Community page. Columbus State's mission is to educate and inspire, providing our students with the opportunity to achieve their goals. Our vision is that the college is Central Ohio's front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity.

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail]. For additional information on accommodations please click here. Columbus State Community College strives to foster an environment where everyone is welcomed into our learning and working community. We celebrate the humanity of every individual and value inclusive learning and working environments for all. We commit to removing barriers and expanding access for all of our people while respecting their unique lived experiences. Ultimately, we center our growing community and our students’ success in all of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State's duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process (required for most positions).

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