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Columbus State Community College · 2 months ago

Learning Support Specialist II - Communication

Columbus State Community College is seeking a Learning Support Specialist II who will perform the duties of a professional tutor in their area of academic expertise. This role involves providing direct support to students, maintaining documentation of tutoring sessions, and collaborating with tutoring administration to enhance learning strategies and materials.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct support to students in learning and understanding concepts, assignments, and material in the tutor’s area(s) of expertise
Helps students to develop and apply effective studying, time management, and critical thinking skills
Meets with students by appointments and as drop-ins, depending on availability
Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions
Proficiently uses and implements the College’s tutoring and record-keeping software
Assists with training and mentoring of Peer Learning Success Leaders and new LSS IIs
Works collaboratively with tutoring administration, staff, and tutors to develop strategies and materials for effective tutoring and learning skills support
Contributes to the work of the tutoring program by participating in promotion and outreach events and assisting with the daily operations of the Tutoring Center as needed
Maintains a thorough knowledge of subject concepts and materials, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles
Attends tutor training sessions and participates in professional development activities covering a variety of tutoring and academic skills-related topics
Provides support to LSS, LSS1, Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders
Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community

Qualification

Master's DegreeTutoring experienceTutoring software proficiencyTeaching experienceCommunication skillsMentoring skillsCritical thinkingTime management

Required

Master's Degree in a related field
One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in an educational environment. Speech or Public Speaking
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate

Company

Columbus State Community College

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Columbus State has been thriving for 50 years.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Aletha Shipley
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Kelly Chapman Simons, DM
Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
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