Tutor Coordinator, GEAR UP

Tutor Coordinator, GEAR UP

Classification:
Department Name: Early Outreach & Support Pgms
Job Number: FP2022-796
Status: Open Until FilledOpen Until Filled
Priority Screening Date: 05/13/2022
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

Position Description:
This position is dependent upon grant funds. Current funding expires September 30, 2022 with prospects for renewal. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501©(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State Population. The University Corporation at Monterey is committed to a standard of excellence in the services it provides and in the quality of work expected of its employees. POSITION SUMMARY:The Tutor Coordinator directly reports to the Associate Director of GEAR UP under the general oversight of the Pre-College Program Director. The Tutor Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the academic tutorial program including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating all academic tutors. The Tutor Coordinator will build relationships across the high school and college campus to identify, train and recruit potential academic tutors. The Tutor Coordinator occasionally supports activities in the drop-in tutoring center at each of the schools in the Coastal and Salinas Valley.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:

• Recruiting/Hiring
  • Utilize recruiting tools/ websites as resources to find the candidates
  • All stages of hiring, screening application, through school site placement
  • Extending job offers to candidates
  • Collaborates with Program Coordinator/Site Supervisor with new hiring process set by HR Corporation
  
  
  
• Training/Development
  • Schedules an orientation meeting with newly hired tutors
  • Design and facilitate monthly tutor training meetings both at the beginning and then regularly throughout the year covering tutoring techniques, best practices and theory.
  • Manage program development by interacting with students to assess needs while doing evaluation surveys of the tutor program from all angles [tutor/program; student/tutor; tutor/student; and student/program].
  • Develop and maintain a tutorial handbook of policies and procedures and maintain record keeping on usage and trends.
  • Train tutors on necessary modules such as current database, sum Total training and program software
• Scheduling
  • Coordinate and maintain tutor schedules with relevant school site staff
  • Assist with maintaining records of student employees.
• Serve as liaison between high school faculty, staff, administrators, and CSUMB
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant including maintaining procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR-UP program; and developing recruitment and outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgment and discretion are essential.
• Ensure confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups of varying ages and cultural backgrounds to disseminate information, resolve problems, and clarify solutions.
• Represents the GEAR UP programs at university functions and at statewide and national meetings, as necessary
• Attends relevant national, regional, and local professional development conferences, workshops and seminars
• Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service within the department and the campus community
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position will work at various schools in the Coastal and Salinas Valley.
• This position may report to the University Corporation at Monterey Bay office located at 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive in Monterey.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to gather and analyze data; ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged in sensitive situations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school administration, parents, students and community leaders
• Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a diverse school environment
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and school policies and regulations
• Ability to coordinate and oversee large work groups
• The ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in education, counseling or related field AND 2 years of professional experience working in peer education or student learning support programs;
• A combination of direct-related work experience may be used to meet the education and experience requirements
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience overcoming obstacles similar to that of the program participants

Specialized Skills:


Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect: collaboration and service orientation: multiculturalism and diversity: community service and institutional excellence. Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population and performing community services.
• An understanding and analysis of various challenges that impact first-generation college students and low-income students and how to assist these students to college graduation
• Strong leadership, teambuilding, and group facilitation skills
• Any amount of proven work experience in a GEAR UP/TRIO Outreach Program

Special Conditions of Employment:
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current University Corporation employees who apply for the position.This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.

University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are “at-will” employment. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.

All CSUMB/University Corporation employees must be fully vaccinated, including booster (when eligible), against COVID-19, unless they are exempt from this requirement because an exemption has been granted based on a medical contraindication or sincerely held religious beliefs. Fully vaccinated means that an individual has received all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has received Emergency Use Authorization or full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that it has been at least two weeks since the final recommended dose. All students, faculty, and staff who have not been vaccinated and received a booster must test weekly beginning February 4, 2022.

See: The California State University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.

Sensitive Positions - This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:

• responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property

FERPA:

• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Clery Act:

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
  • Work in a campus police or security department
  • Are responsible for campus security
  • Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
  • Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities

Special License or Certifications and Conditions:

• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University’s liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

Questions can be sent to: hr_corporation@csumb.edu.

Compensation and Benefits:
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Salary Grade: Staff, Grade 3. The hourly hiring range for this position is $24-27. This is a non-exempt position and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Corporation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), and other benefits. Please review our benefits guide for details about sick time, vacation, and holidays.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

Although CSUMB is in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com

How to Apply:
To apply, visit https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/6824

All prospective applicants must apply online. You must complete the entire application for submission. We only accept applications for the open positions listed. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of the electronic applications or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831) 582-3389. All positions are open until filled. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on the priority screening date. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Corporation is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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