"Learning Assistant I/II/III: Peer/Professional Tutor STEM"

At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16,000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members. FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!

Position Summary: The Learning Assistant provides learning support to students, colleagues and faculty. Support services may include tutoring, monitoring a lab/learning space, and/or assisting with learning technology/software. This position must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This position must use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online.
• Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by engaging them directly in ways that respond to the diversity of students' cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles.
• Help monitor the learning environment, and interpret needed protocols for students.
• Provide technical/software support to students.
• Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.
• Encourage communication between student and instructor.
• Refer students to other appropriate services on campus, as needed.
• Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II. (LAIII)
• Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops. (LAIII)
• Coach students in academic study skills. (LAIII)
• Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested. (LAIII)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $15.45 - $18.78 per hour

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.