Specialist I, Learning Commons - Language Tutor
Job Details
Title: Specialist I, Learning Commons - Language Tutor
Department: NE Campus Learn Center
Campus Location: Northeast Campus
Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup
Position Type: PT - Regular
Grant Funded: No
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $18.22
Work Hours: Typical office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 9:00pm, Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Flexibility is required as the schedule is subject to change based on department needs.
Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work
Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.
Job Summary
Reporting to the assigned campus leader, this role provides front-line customer service to students, employees, and the public at the TCC Learning Commons. This position is responsible for cross-training in multiple areas with the ability to assist with clerical, customer service, learning lab, library, and other professional duties throughout the Learning Commons.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
General and Working Area-Specific Essential Performance Requirements
General
- Serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and the community to enhance learning and engagement while supporting multiple functions and spaces within the Learning Commons
- Provides guidance to students, faculty, staff, and the community regarding available resources and support services
- Oversees the front desk and assists in the daily operations and administrative responsibilities of the Learning Commons, including appointment scheduling, calendar management, and electronic or phone communication
- Monitors the Learning Commons to ensure user behavior policies are followed
- Inventories, orders, and checks in materials and supplies while ensuring that good safety, housekeeping, and security practices are always followed
Library
- Serves as a resource for identifying and connecting stakeholders with sources of information to support learning, research, and engagement
- Makes resources and other tools available to students, faculty, and staff, including library materials, multimedia equipment, laptops, and other technology, and assists patrons with questions regarding technology, computer hardware, and software
- Answers questions and assists with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to printers, copiers, and scanners
- Assists patrons in person, via telephone, and electronic means by answering their questions or referring them to the appropriate person, department, or service desk
- Locates materials including databases and electronic resources for students and faculty
- Assists with updating and maintaining maker space hardware, software, 3D printers, and other technology including microscopes, iPads, AV equipment, tracking software, calculators, graphic design/video editing software, and other related tools
- Provides check-in and check-out services as well as properly shelving library materials
- Assists with maintaining the Library website through content review, creation, and maintenance as assigned
Learning Support
- Provides tutoring assistance to students to enhance learning and increase academic success, in collaboration with faculty and appropriate supervisor, and adheres to tutoring best practices in face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous online modalities
- Provides students with appropriate handouts and educational materials as needed
- Provides academic coaching and mentoring to current students in need of additional academic support and study strategies
- Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory teaching sessions
- Teaches basic certification, safety, and training courses covering all lab equipment
- Prepares and delivers workshops, which may include content creation and updating workshop materials
- Partners with faculty for special events in support of classes
- Assists supervisor in the delivery of academic boot camps
Service Excellence
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
Required Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- At least twelve (12) completed college-level credit hours in Spanish or French
- At least one (1) year's working experience teaching or tutoring Spanish or French
- Current College Readiness Learning Association (CRLA) training at level 1 or greater or other closely related tutor training certification
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