Tutoring Specialist -Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
- Employer
- Antelope Valley College
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Antelope Valley College
Tutoring Specialist -Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Salary: $23.00 Hourly
Deadline: Continuous
Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=204267
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provides a variety of specialized learning support services to students in designated Learning Center programs; trains and provides work direction to assigned students or volunteer tutors and other student and hourly employees; performs other related duties as may be assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
E = indicates essential duties of the position
• Performs a variety of specialized learning support services to students in a designated Learning Center programs; explains and demonstrates concepts and creates or modifies materials as necessary; discusses and resolves employee and student problems, issues, and need. (E)
• Coordinates, schedules and administers tests, drills and other evaluation tools; determines appropriate skill level and recommends resources for improvement, including print, audio-visual, computer and tutorial resources. (E)
• Creates and maintains individual student files; inputs information into a database; updates student progress according to established procedures. (E)
• Supervises student or volunteer tutors and other student and hourly employees; schedules tutoring appointments to tutor availability; recruits, interviews and screens new tutors; trains tutors on computer hardware and software applications; maintains records of tutor work hours, payroll and related personnel files; evaluates tutors’ performance; schedules training and tutoring; contacts tutees and tutors regarding absences or rescheduling. (E)
• Operates and maintains computers in the designated lab; troubleshoot program malfunctions; loads and unloads software; selects software in conjunction with the Learning Center Technician, faculty, and other personnel; assists students with computer operations as necessary. (E)
• Updates and tracks students’ progress; confers with faculty and staff about how to better serve students. (E)
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data regarding student attendance and tutorial programs; conducts database research and prepares reports to discuss with faculty and staff. (E)
• Develops and modifies flyers, forms, and documents for use in programs.
• Operates a variety of equipment related to the tutor center, including computers and software applications, web site, calculators, audio-visual equipment and others. (E)
• Designs program Web pages using established IT standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of tutoring and learning theory, instructional/software, Internet, video, conferencing, distance education, and multimedia equipment used in support and tutoring programs. (E)
• Orders, receives and stores supplies, materials and equipment; maintains inventories to assure adequate levels; prepares and maintains related records and reports.
• Provides students with a variety of college services and referrals as appropriate. (E)
• Coordinates with co-workers and faculty a marketing plan for the programs and the Learning Center.
• Tracks and projects budgets and operates programs accordingly and assist in seeking other funding sources.
• Assists in conducting professional student tutor training using established industry standards.
• Conducts programs specific workshops for students and tutors.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level course work in one or more specific subject area and two years practical experience in area of specialization.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Tutoring/learning theory and practice with adult learners.
• Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of an assigned instructional support labs.
• Providing care and security of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic computer operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Principles and practices of providing work direction and training.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Technical aspects of an assigned subject area.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Develop and maintains effective working relationships.
• To work effectively with minimal direction or supervision on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
• Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient center operations.
• Provide information and assistance to a diverse student and staff population.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assure the care and security of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Maintain learning equipment in proper working order.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Exercise judgment in complex matters.
• Foster an environment that is sensitive to the needs of a diverse population.
• Anticipate and adjust for fluctuations in workload, schedules, etc..
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines and anticipate and adjust for fluctuations in workload and schedules, etc.
• Organizes and assembles data.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides work direction to student workers and hourly workers.
For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.avc.edu/administration/hr/employment or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.
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