Tutoring Center Program Coordinator

Skagit Valley College; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Skagit Valley College is seeking a Tutoring Center Program Coordinator to support student academic success by providing one-on-one assistance in assigned subject areas. This role helps students understand course concepts, develop broad academic strategies, and strengthen socioemotional competencies that affect learning.

On the Mount Vernon campus, this non-permanent, part-time role offers up to 25 hours per week and includes tutor scheduling, onboarding new tutors, and overseeing center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field is required.
• One year of experience in a college-level tutoring or academic support setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in assigned subject areas and adapt explanations to individual needs.
• Attend to students' socioemotional needs and motivate engagement.
• Maintain tutoring session logs and provide summaries to the director.
• Assist with tutor scheduling, onboarding, and volunteer coordination.

Skills

STEM knowledge

Tutoring methods

Community college context

Oral & written communication

Recordkeeping

Socioemotional support

Instructional adaptability

Professional relationships

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The Opportunity

The Tutoring Center Program Coordinator supports student academic success at Skagit Valley College by providing one-on-one assistance in assigned subject areas. This position helps students to understand course concepts and assignments, develop broad academic strategies, and strengthen socioemotional competencies that affect learning. In coordination with the Director of Learning Resources, the Program Coordinator also assists with tutor scheduling and attendance monitoring, provides informal onboarding to new tutors, and oversees center volunteers.

This is a non-permanent classified position working up to 25 hours per week, on-site at the Mount Vernon Campus.

Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.

The Location

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People’s, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world‑class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission

Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision

The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student‑centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles

Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

About SVC

Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificates, in high‑quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC’s Vision statement; “Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”

SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity‑minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Skagit Valley College offers

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Tutoring

• Assists students in assigned subject areas, adapting explanations and level of assistance to individual needs and prior knowledge to improve comprehension and retention of course material;
• Attends to students' socioemotional needs by incorporating feedback strategies that promote motivation and productive engagement;
• Guides students toward self‑directed learning by modeling thinking processes, using effective questioning strategies, and prioritizing course resources over direct answers.

Program Support

• Maintains student session logs for tutoring sessions administered by the center to support continuity of services;
• Supplies the director with periodic TRIO session summaries to support recordkeeping;
• Provides new tutors with an informal overview of center operations, policies, and expectations;
• Confirms tutor subject‑matter expertise with the director to support accurate scheduling;
• Monitors tutor attendance at scheduled sessions and follows up with the director when issues arise;
• Assists volunteers in maintaining compliance with college and center policies;
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources (e.g., counseling) when needs fall outside the scope of academic tutoring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and/or understanding of:

• Considerable knowledge of STEM disciplines, with depth in at least one subject area;
• Academic tutoring methods and best practices;
• Community college environment and the challenges facing college students.

Skills in:

• Clear oral and written communication, adapting language to the needs of the audience;
• Accurate recordkeeping and routine administrative tasks.

Abilities:

• Recognition of and response to students experiencing academic difficulty or socioemotional distress, including maintaining professional boundaries and making appropriate referrals;
• Adaptability in instructional approach based on individual student learning needs and preparation;
• Capacity for positive, productive working relationships with students, colleagues, and volunteers;
• Sound independent judgment in day‑to‑day tutoring and program support activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field;
• One (1) year of experience in a college-level tutoring or academic support setting. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience tutoring at the post‑secondary level;
• Experience working with volunteers or coordinating the work of others in an academic support setting;
• Familiarity with learning management systems, particularly Canvas.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is based on Range 45, Step A, $23.61 per hour with periodic increments to $30.90 per hour. Starting salary may be dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is dependent upon continued grant funding.
• This is a union‑represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

SVC Annual Security Report

The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling [phone] or by accessing the Report at https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Skagit Valley College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.

Skagit Valley College provides a drug‑free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment.

For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or [e-mail]. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or [e-mail]. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.