Learning Center Specialist - Academic Access

East Central College; Union (MO); In loco; USD 27.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

East Central College is seeking a full-time Learning Center Specialist - Academic Access to provide tutoring and assistive technology support for students with Access Services. The role collaborates with the Testing Center and campus partners to promote student accessibility, independence, and academic success.

Responsibilities include individualized and group tutoring in online, hybrid, HyFlex, and on-ground formats, supporting placement testing, and facilitating assistive technology use.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in English, math, science, or related field.
• One year of experience in disability services, special education, assistive technology, or related field.
• Tutoring experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide tutoring services to students in multiple disciplines in online, hybrid, HyFlex, and on-ground formats.
• Tutor community members as needed within the college's service region.
• Support initial placement testing and retesting, including test-taking strategies.
• Instruct students in effective use of assistive technology and adaptive software/devices.
• Help students develop independence in using assistive tech for coursework and note-taking.
• Assist Embedded Tutoring program in courses identified by Institutional Research data.
• Facilitate midterm and final exam review sessions with faculty.
• Manage Online Writing Center operations (Writing Specialist role).
• Assist with placement test preparation using ACCUPLACER materials.
• Assist with testing accommodations in coordination with Access Services and Testing Center.
• Collaborate with IT and Access Services to resolve accessibility issues.
• Participate in campus orientation and student activities to represent the Learning Center.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions and scheduling in online systems.
• Monitor Learning Center activity to maintain a professional, student-focused environment.
• Provide support with instructional computer-assisted programs and account access.

Conoscenze

Tutoring

Disability services knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in English, math, science, or related field

Strumenti

ACCUPLACER study materials

Descrizione del lavoro

Learning Center Specialist - Academic Access

JOB TITLE: Learning Center Specialist - Academic Access

FLSA: Non-Exempt LEVEL: 105

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE has an opening for a full-time Learning Center Specialist - Academic Access. This position is responsible for providing academic support and tutoring services to students with Access Services. Facilitate learning through assistive technology support. Collaborate with Access Services, the Testing Center, and other campus partners to support student accessibility, independence, and academic success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Completion of Bachelor's degree in English, math, science, or other related field; One year experience in disability services, special education, assistive technology, or other related field; tutoring experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Provide tutoring services to students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in multiple disciplines; provide individualized and group instruction in online, hybrid, HyFlex, and on-ground capacities.
• Provide tutoring services to community members within the College's service region, as needed.
• Provide academic support and tutoring for students preparing for initial placement testing or retesting, including instruction in relevant subject areas and test-taking strategies.
• Provide individualized instruction and academic support to students in the effective use of assistive technology, including adaptive software devices, tablets, and other accessibility tools.
• Assist students in developing the skills and confidence to independently use assistive technology for coursework, studying, note-taking, and other academic activities. Provide basic troubleshooting and guidance as needed.
• Support the Embedded Tutoring program in courses identified through Institutional Research course success data, providing academic assistance through classroom engagement, faculty collaboration, individualized and group tutoring, and instruction in effective study skills and learning strategies.
• Facilitate midterm and final exam review sessions in collaboration with faculty (math Specialists only).
• Manage Online Writing Center (writing Specialist only).
• Facilitate placement test preparation sessions using established ACCUPLACER study materials, providing academic instruction and guidance to students preparing for initial testing or retesting.
• Assist with the administration of approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities, as needed, in coordination with Access Services and the Testing Center.
• Collaborate with Access Services and Information Technology staff, as appropriate, to support students experiencing difficulties with assistive technology or accessing approved academic accommodations.
• Participate in campus orientation and other student activities to represent the Learning Center.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of tutoring sessions and scheduling in the designated online tracking software.
• Monitor activity throughout the Learning Center to help ensure a professional and student-focused learning environment.
• Assist students with instructional computer-assisted programs and basic computer access issues, including usernames and passwords.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Benefits: ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary range: $19.73 – $26.69 per hour. While the full salary range is provided for growth potential, most new hires are initially placed within the lower portion of the range based on experience and institutional compensation guidelines. Position is level 105.

East Central College is located about 60 minutes from St. Louis. For more information about East Central College visit, www.eastcentral.edu.

East Central College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to Human Resources Director at 636-584-6710. East Central College is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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