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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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