Learning Support Specialist II - English Second Language

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a Learning Support Specialist II to provide tutoring and academic support to students. The role involves direct engagement with learners, helping them develop critical thinking and study skills, and documenting sessions using tutoring software.

This part-time position requires a Master’s Degree and tutoring experience, offering 20 hours of work per week, with opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• One year of teaching and/or tutoring experience at the college-level or adult ESL.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in learning concepts.
• Help students develop studying and time-management skills.
• Maintain documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• Collaborate to develop strategies for effective tutoring.

Skills

Tutoring and academic support

Critical thinking skills

Time management

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Tutoring software

Job description

Compensation: Hourly $18.00

Job Overview

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, generates reports from tutoring software and sends them to their supervisor, and provides general support for tutoring programs and activities, outreach events, and daily program operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in learning and understanding concepts, assignments, and material in the tutor’s area(s) of expertise.
• Help students develop and apply effective studying, time‑management, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Meet with students by appointment or drop‑in sessions as availability allows.
• Maintain documentation of all tutoring sessions and proficiently use the college’s tutoring and record‑keeping software.
• Assist with training and mentoring of Peer Learning Success Leaders and new LSS IIs.
• Collaborate with tutoring administration, staff, and tutors to develop strategies and materials for effective tutoring and learning‑skills support.
• Contribute 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.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of subject concepts and materials, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles.
• Attend tutor training sessions and participate in professional development activities covering a variety of tutoring and academic skills‑related topics.
• Provide support to Peer Tutors and Supplemental Instructional Leaders and assist with technical support of tutoring software and reports.
• Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience at the college‑level or adult ESL.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstration of ability to gain access to work site(s).

Schedule: Part time, 20 hours per week.