Instructional Design Specialist for STEM Gateway Learning Center

The Ohio State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist for the STEM Gateway Learning Center. The role focuses on developing discipline-based tutoring curricula, practice problems, and workshops to boost success in foundational science and math courses.

You will hire and supervise tutors, plan training, and work with faculty to ensure alignment with ASLC goals. This in-person, five-days-a-week position requires a Bachelor's degree in a math or science field, plus relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent writing skills.
• Enthusiasm for science, student success and ability to interact with people.

Responsibilities

• Develop tutoring and other academic support activities for STEM students.
• Hire and supervise peer tutors; plan weekly tutor meetings.
• Develop tutor training and professional development materials.
• Collaborate with science and mathematics faculty to align programming.
• Maintain extensive records of tutoring activities and student experiences.
• Assist in assessing impact of tutoring and disseminating results to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Job description

Current Employees and Students:

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Job Title:

Instructional Design Specialist for STEM Gateway Learning Center

Department:

Arts and Sciences | College Administration Natural and Mathematical Sciences

The Instructional Design Specialist will develop and plan tutoring and other academic support activities for STEM students, especially those enrolled in foundational Science and mathematics courses. The activities include developing discipline-based tutoring curriculum, practice problems, and workshops to support the success of students in science and mathematics courses such as general chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. The Specialist will hire and supervise peer tutors within their purview, plan weekly meetings with the tutors, develop tutor training and professional development materials that are informed by both evidence-based educational practices and discipline-based content and practices. The Specialist will interact closely with faculty and staff from science and mathematics departments to support the tutoring program and maintain alignment with the rest of the Amgen STEM Learning Center (ASLC) staff, student success goals and programming. The Specialist will assist the Associate Director in keeping extensive records on tutoring activities, academic support programming and tutors’ tutoring experiences, as well as, STEM students’ experiences with tutoring. The Specialist will help the Associate Director in assessing the impact of tutoring and disseminating this information to both the ASLC Staff & its stakeholders.

The Instructional Design Specialist position is an in-person, 5 days per week position.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or equivalent education and experience. Two years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and strong organization skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent writing skills. Enthusiasm for science, student success, and ability to interact with people.

Desired: Master’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics tor equivalent education and experience. Experience or background in science or science education strongly desired. Experience in a student support position or an advising program.

Additional Information:

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $55,700 - $72,700. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

A resume is required to be considered for this position.

Location:

University Hall (0339)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

_ Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. _

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.