Part-Time Specialist IV, Instructional Support-Reading and Writing

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Specialist IV of Instructional Support - Reading and Writing to provide expert tutoring and support in the learning lab. You will work closely with faculty to design, implement, and improve tutoring activities and services aimed at boosting student success across reading and writing programs.

You will supervise delivery of tutoring, coordinate learning lab operations, and help track outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience tutoring in the assigned discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with faculty to help develop, implement, and revise tutoring and learning lab activities.
• Assist in the development of administrative processes that support instruction and students in assigned area.
• Coordinates and supervises delivery of tutoring services and/or learning labs; may provide tutoring to students as needed.
• Facilitates study groups and conducts workshops with students to enhance academic success and tracks attendance.
• Works with faculty to track success of instructional support area.
• May be responsible for maintaining and coordinating equipment inventory and delivering materials to sites as needed.
• Participates in department and college meetings, committees and task forces as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Software proficiency

Multi-project management

Expense tracking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Assoc degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College'University Park offers a distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former Compaq and Hewlett‑Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park provides highly affordable university‑transfer and workforce programs, including specialized offerings in artificial intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex. LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College, the Lone Star College Honors College, University of Houston‑Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic environment focused on preparing students for what comes next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Specialist IV of Instructional Support - Reading and Writing acts as an expert in assigned area of instructional support with a focus on tutoring and learning labs. Provides tutoring assistance, advice, and information to students in regard to assigned subject/area. Implements and directs processes and procedures to facilitate program, including directing others who may/may not be direct reports. Ensures that all System policies and practices surrounding assigned area are implemented and carried out correctly by others.

Essential Job Functions

1. Works directly with faculty to help develop, implement, and revise tutoring and learning lab activities. Assists faculty members with general course related activities as needed
2. Assist in the development of administrative processes that support instruction and students in assigned area
3. Coordinates and supervises delivery of tutoring services and/or learning labs. May provide tutoring to students as needed.
4. Facilitates study groups and conducts workshops with students to enhance academic success and tracks attendance
5. Works with faculty to track success of instructional support area
6. May be responsible for maintaining and coordinating equipment inventory for classroom and staff use and delivering materials and equipment to and from sites as needed
7. Participates in department and college meetings, committees and task forces as required
8. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required to interact with subordinates and direct/coach work efforts
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use software products
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to document and track expenses

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher
• Experience tutoring in the assigned discipline

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.66.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

E-Verify and EEO Information

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.