Academic Support Lead - Economics

Compensation Type: Salaried

Compensation: $37,440.00

Job Summary

The Academic Support Lead performs the duties of a professional tutor. The Academic Support Lead will tutor in-person and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assigned subject matter. The Academic Support Lead must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. The Academic Support Lead will communicate with the department regarding individual student progress and needs. This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The Academic Support Lead must have a strong command of the subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to students using a variety of methods and teaching tools.

Tutoring

• Supplements students’ understanding and command of the course material for which the students are seeking assistance, outside of class. Tutors for advanced level courses in discipline area of expertise only.
• Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills. Meets with students at appointed time.
• Collaborates with college instructors to generate participation in tutoring, and follows up with students that instructors have engaged in tutoring to identify additional academic needs and provide support.

Administrative/Clerical Functions

• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions. Generates department reports for tutoring and maintains documentation of department tutoring interactions.
• Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content. Advanced use and implementation of the College’s tutoring software.

Continuous Learning & Mentoring

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the course material, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles. Attends tutor training sessions.
• Provides support to LSS, LSS1, Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders. Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports. Works in close collaboration with academic department leadership and faculty leads on course specific content.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
• Recognizes diversity of campus students/staff/faculty and supports them in a respectful and courteous manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or a combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) months of experience tutoring, teaching, or a combination in the content area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tutoring experience in higher education (college level), preferably in developmental education.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

Additional Information

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