"Learning Assistance Coordinator"

Job Description

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

The professional responsibilities of an instructor are diverse and include many activities in addition to classroom instruction. At various times, the instructor may act on his/her own initiative, in cooperation with the appropriate administrators, or under the director of the administration, to participate in the planning and implementation of the educational programs, courses, experiences and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives. The instructor is also expected to perform those tasks and discharge those responsibilities arising out of employment with the Southwestern Community College District as required by law, District policy, and established administrative procedure.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for service as a learning assistance or learning skills coordinator or instructor, or tutoring coordinator, shall be either of the following:

The minimum qualifications to teach any masters degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed;

OR

A masters degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Masters degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of community college student support programs, student/program learning outcomes; curriculum development; computers, software applications; budgeting; outreach and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills; data collection; management, and statistical analysis skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Duties

Under general direction of the Dean, Instructional Support Services, and in collaboration with the Learning Assistance Services and relevant Southwestern College Committee(s), plan, organize, coordinate and administer the operations of the Power Study Program (PSP); responsible for implementation of student equity interventions (embedded tutoring), provide leadership in the development and implementation of the comprehensive Supplemental Instruction (SI) model; prepare periodic quantitative and qualitative assessments related to student learning outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Serve as the primary liaison with departmental administrators and faculty members, including department chairs, instructors and deans; promote the PSP via faculty outreach and marketing activities; encourage faculty to nominate students to become PSP Tutors; identify, or assist department chairs/deans in the identification of courses to be supported by SI.
2. Develop and maintain a pool of qualified and trained PSP Leaders (tutors) sufficient to meet the needs of the PSP; conduct interviews of prospective PSP Leaders; select, train, evaluate and provide direct oversight; select and train a Master Tutor; assist tutors in using a wide variety of effective collaborative learning strategies.
3. Schedule SI sessions and corresponding PSP Tutors in collaboration with the Master Tutor; assist PSP Leaders in the creation of session plans and handouts; conduct regular observations, provide feedback and input for sessions.
4. Provide and ensure ongoing and open communication with PSP Leaders; plan and direct biweekly group and individual meeting; be available for tutors during work hours for ongoing training, guidance and clarification of concerns.
5. Collaborate with faculty and other academic personnel to develop and evaluate appropriate program outcomes and methods.
6. Provide relevant and current program data and assessments related to student learning outcomes on a timely basis.
7. Coordinate with LAS staff and faculty to insure consistent procedures and regarding policies.
8. Continually evaluate and identify methods of improving program activities and outcomes and all levels; evaluate and revise as appropriate training, supervision, and hiring processes; collaborate and coordinate with other relevant college departments and stakeholders in the evaluation and assessment of program outcomes.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact Shawna Hutchins-Williams at shutchins@swccd.edu or Mia McClellan at mmcclellan@swccd.edu in Instructional Support Services at (619) 482-6542.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.

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