Compensation: $18.23 per hour
Departmental Mission:
As a key component for faculty and student success within the College's Academic Services division, Learning Resources dynamically integrates library and tutoring services into one centralized department that supports the mission of developing and sustaining innovation in research, learning, and technology; fostering and supporting intellectual curiosity, academic independence, and student achievement; and establishing and nurturing strong partnerships and connections with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Position Expectations:
The part-time Instructional Support Specialist provides out-of-class support to students throughindividual appointments and small group instruction, both in person and online. The specialist plays a crucial role in helping students excel in their coursework and prepare them for success in the field of law by facilitating the development of strong legal research and writing skills. A variety of tutoring styles are encouraged to meet the needs of the students.
As part of a team of professionals, the successful candidate for this position should be able to:
Provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to college students in legal research and writing. Offer guidance on legal research methodologies, citation styles, and effective writing techniques;
Patiently explain concepts, using varied instructional methods, to empower the student to find solutions, so the student feels confident to work independently;
Evaluate students' written assignments, legal memoranda, and research projects.
Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their research and writing skills;
Assist in developing and updating resources, including sample legal documents, research guides, and writing templates, to support students in their studies;
Stay informed about current legal research methods, citation standards, and writing conventions to provide accurate and up-to-date guidance to students;
Maintain clear and effective communication with students, faculty, and relevant college staff. Collaborate with instructors to align tutoring sessions with course objectives;
Show ability to work successfully with students from diverse educational, cultural, age, and social backgrounds, and of varying abilities, to foster an environment of student belonging;
Focus on student-first customer service in an open, busy, collaborative, learning facility;
Candidates must be able to work the bulk of their scheduled hours during the busiest time of the day (8:30 AM-5:30 PM) Occasional evenings (until 8 PM) or weekends may be required. Preferred qualifications include applicants that have an advanced degree in a relevant field, and/or classroom experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Position Summary:
This class is the first of four levels in the Instructional Support series. Incumbents provide tutoring and coaching services to students in a variety of academic areas. Responsibilities include working with individual students and with small groups of students in classes and in private; working with students who are intellectually disabled and their disability accommodations; monitoring and scheduling students; oversight of all assignments; compiling and delivering instructional materials and course content; facilitating and coordinating with faculty; and maintaining records of student progress. A qualified applicant will complete a cover letter, a resume, and an application.
Requirements:
Education
Associate's degree preferred.
Experience
Two years related experience.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
Knowledge
Skills
Physical
Responsibilities:
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. | Potential Frequency | |
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1. | Tutors students in small groups or one-on-one formats, which involves: assessing student needs in order to facilitate and maximize tutoring sessions; proofreading written work prepared by students; obtaining and utilizing appropriate course materials, such as the course syllabus; and performing related duties. | Daily 60% |
2. | Assists students with interpreting and understanding instructions and written feedback. | Daily 20% |
3. | Provides student support services which includes administering tests; compiling instructional materials to be used in the tutoring process; and performing related duties. | Daily 10% |
4. | Maintains student records, evaluations, and reports. | Daily 10% |
5. | Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. | As Required |