Supplemental Instruction Specialist – Tutoring and Academic Success Center TASC (Science)

July 6, 2023
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Supplemental Instruction Specialist – Tutoring and Academic Success Center TASC (Science)

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Join our SCF Tutoring and Academic Success Center Team! SCF offers many benefits to our employees from:
tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance, matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution,
complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, access for eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School,
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and many more! Visit our SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit
details.

Job Summary: Oversees student learning activities in the Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC):
designs, pilots, implements, coordinates, and assesses individual and group tutoring, study coaching, supplemental instruction initiatives,
and workshop programs. This person engages with a large number of students every day, tutoring and reinforcing the skills and strategies to
help students become independent and active learners, while providing content specific support. This person develops, organizes, updates,
and maintains relevant study materials, coordinates TASC learning initiatives with the TASC team, faculty, course coordinators, or
Department Chairs.

Job Description
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1.
Designs, implements, coordinates, and assesses the success of: tutoring, study coaching, and supplemental instruction initiatives. Develop
study and review materials for use in these initiatives.

2. Maintains expert knowledge in one or more academic area (Math, English,
or Science). Serves as a resource person for the peer tutors (student tutors). Mentor and trains new student tutors. Develops and maintains
the tutor training manual and training materials. Tutor students individually who request assistance.

3. Presents TASC orientations
to students and faculty and represents the TASC at college events.

4. Designs and implements individualized student development
activities on a case-by-case basis to help students achieve academic improvement consistent with their goals, values, interests, and
abilities.

5. Supervises the operation of the TASC during evening and weekend hours, as required when the Lab Manager is not present.
Ensures that all staff and students contribute to a productive study atmosphere in the TASC.

6. Keeps current on changing
professional practices and the growing use of instructional technologies. Learns, manages, implements, and trains in the use of current
study skills and academic software platforms, learning management systems, printing systems, etc. Instructs staff and students in their
appropriate use. Troubleshoots common issues.

7. Conducts workshops on demand. Coordinates with students and faculty to incorporate
material that addresses the needs of the students. Develops workshop materials, prepares presentations, and utilizes a variety of
instructional approaches as appropriate for an academically diverse population.

8. Works collaboratively with other TASC staff
members to ensure smooth operation of the TASC: organizes and updates inventories and usage records, maintains and troubleshoots student use
computers and printers, report equipment in need of repair, participates in selection of learning resource materials and other supplies for
purchase, open and close the facility as needed.

9. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum
Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent from four-year college, or university and one
or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have “expert knowledge” in one
of the academic fields supported through the TASC: demonstrable knowledge of college level science (chemistry and either biology or human
anatomy & physiology)
Supervisory Experience: One or more years of experience as a “lead” employee, with responsibility
for scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems.

Preferred
Qualifications

Previous experience tutoring and/or teaching college students is preferred.

Special Instructions to
Applicants

This is a 12 month 35 hour position. Rates have been adjusted to reflect a 35 hour work week.

All college searches
are subject to compliance with Floridas Public Records Law and all documents submitted become the property of the college. This position is
a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the
application and attach a copy of your DD214.

Pre-Employment Screenings
Requires successful completion of criminal
background screenings and employment reference checks.

Department Name: Tutoring and Academic Success Center
Campus:
Bradenton
Work Schedule: 12 month
Work Hours From:
Hours will vary
Work Hours To: Hours will
vary
Total Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requested Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Staff/Administration
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hiring Range: $27,300-$40,766
FLSA: Exempt
Job Open Date: 06/28/2023
Job Close
Date:

Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://employment.scf.edu/postings/5231

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability,
genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment.
Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5323, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL
34207.
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