Learning Support Specialist II - Writing Center

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Learning Support Specialist 2 (LSS2) to provide in-person tutoring for students. The LSS2 will work closely with students to help them grasp course material and develop effective learning strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field and at least two years of tutoring experience in a higher education setting. The role involves generating reports and communicating student progress to the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years teaching or tutoring experience in higher education.
• Ability to generate reports from tutoring software.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring assistance one-on-one and in groups.
• Maintain documentation of tutoring sessions.
• Communicate student progress with department.
• Foster a safe and inclusive tutoring environment.

Skills

Strong command of subject matter

Communication skills

Tutoring skills

Ability to work with diverse learning styles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field

Tools

Tutoring software

Job description

Compensation: Hourly $18.00

The Learning Support Specialist 2 (LSS2) performs the duties of a professional tutor. The LSS2 will tutor 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. The LSS2 must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. The LSS2 will communicate with the department regarding individual student progress and needs. This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The LSS2 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.

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 License Requirement

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Scheduled Hours

20 hours per week.