Learning Support Specialist II - Writing Center

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

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a part-time Tutor to assist students with their understanding of course material and enhance their learning experience. The role involves maintaining documentation of tutoring sessions, generating reports, and providing support to various academic support roles within the institution.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field, along with two or more years of tutoring experience in a higher education environment. This position is based in Delaware, Dublin, or Columbus Campus, depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching and/or tutoring of writing experience in a higher education environment.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

• Supplement students' understanding of course material outside of class.
• Maintain documentation of all tutoring sessions and generate department reports.
• Assist with technical support of tutoring software.

Skills

Tutoring skills

Communication

Knowledge of instructional methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or related field

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $18.00

Tutoring

• Supplements students’ understanding and command of the course material for which the students are seeking assistance, outside of class.
• Tutors for introductory courses in discipline area of expertise only.
• Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
• Meets with students at appointed time.

Administrative & Clerical Functions

• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• Generates department reports for tutoring and maintains documentation of department tutoring interactions.
• Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content. 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.
• Provides support to Academic Support Leads, 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

• Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field
• Two (2) or more years of teaching and/or tutoring of writing experience in a higher education environment

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s) required.
• This location of this position depends on departmental need. The locations include Delaware, Dublin, or Columbus Campus.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Scheduled Hours: 20