Job description

Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA

Job Description:
Position is contingent upon continued funding and Board approval

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the appropriate administrator or designee, provide instructional assistance and support to students in the Student Success Center (SSC) in reading and writing across the disciplines and related classes as appropriate, ESL, grammar, vocabulary, study skills, instructional software, computer operations, and supplemental instruction; train and monitor tutors and be a resource for the tutors; evaluate tutoring software for use in the center and provide assistance and expertise in using the currently adopted tutoring software; provide feedback regarding tutoring program at the center; provide technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff in the use of technology in instructional programs monitor and report student progress; maintain Student Success Center (SSC) operations. Collaborate with faculty coordinators to manage day-to-day operations of the writing center, including supervision of student workers and scheduling of tutors and student appointments. Coordinate with other programs and departments to provide educational support to students across the campus.

Essential Duties Summary: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
Evaluate student work and student needs; provide instructional support to students. (E)

Record student progress and attendance; prepare and maintain related records and reports in collaboration with IT and A&R as needed. (E)

Operate instructional equipment including computers, assistive technology, computer networks, educational software, copiers, printers and audio-visual equipment. (E)

Coordinate hiring procedures and paperwork for student tutors and temporary tutors. (E)

Interview, hire, train and supervise student front desk workers. (E)

Verify student workers hours and serve as a backup time card approver, approve monthly payroll. (E)

Assist with training and scheduling for cross-curricular writing tutoring.(E)

Promote and explain centers practices to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.(E)

Prepare and update center job handbooks for tutors, front desk and Instructional Associates.(E)

Assist in preparation of program review annual updates and assessments of SLOs/SAOs.(E)

Collaborate with faculty coordinators to manage daily operations and supervise tutors. (E)

Schedule tutors work schedules and student appointments and manage traffic flow. (E)

Coordinate with IT as needed to upload current semester courses to student tracking software. (E)

Complete tracking software semester set up including course activation, creating and updating tutor accounts, and entering tutor work hours to enable scheduling. (E)

Collaborate with staff, programs, and departments to develop and present educational workshops.(E)

Participate in cross-curricular department norming activities.(E)

Explore grant opportunities and assist with writing grants for supplemental funding.(E)

Present reading and writing across the disciplines curriculum and supplemental instruction to groups of students in lab, classroom, and tutorial program settings. (E)

Coordinate instructional materials and assignments with instructors; recommend goals and improvements as appropriate. (E)

Collaborate with SSC staff to develop, promote, and present a series of workshops for students each academic semester that support effective writing, reading, and academic success. (E)

Assist in the preparation of instructional activities for the SSC. (E)

Assist students with assignments, course content, and study skills; evaluate student work and coordinate appropriate tutorial sessions and supplemental instruction as needed. (E)

Orient students and new instructional staff on the procedures used and technology available to facilitate learning. (E)

Monitor and record student progress and attendance; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; evaluate student needs; confer with instructional staff and instructors regarding student progress. Ensure student confidentiality. (E)

Recommend appropriate instructional materials, technology, and educational software for student use to enhance SSC outcomes; maintain instructional materials and technology for accuracy, currency, and relevance in accordance with instructional staffs curriculum guidelines. (E)

Assist students with information regarding SSC and student success resources. (E)

Assist instructional staff in preparation of manuals, handouts, and training/teaching materials to help students achieve academic success; help maintain SSC webpages and social media. (E)

Provide computer, instructional software, and course management support to students in the SSC. (E)

Perform general clerical functions critical to maintaining SSC daily operations. (E)

Assist instructional staff in communicating with faculty across all college disciplines to ensure that the SSC provides necessary resources to students. (E)

Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising Language Arts peer tutors; regarding the work of peer Language Arts tutors; assist in ongoing in-service training for Language Arts peer tutors. (E)

May serve as a resource on campus committees and attend conferences to remain current in instructional support best practices. (E)

Perform general clerical functions critical to maintaining SSC daily operations. (E)

Compile and review data for research projects and reports related to college retention efforts, service usage, and student progress; prepare and maintain records and reports; provide statistical information. Collect and compile data, including SLO assessment data, to assist with annual program review. (E)

Review and recommend purchase of instructional materials. (E)

Prepare and distribute instructional materials. (E)

Assist students in the use of tutoring software and monitor student progress. (E)

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Laws, rules and regulations related to operation of a writing center.

Laws, rules, and regulations related to hiring of student and non-student temporary workers.

District structure, policies, and objectives.

Knowledge of the cross-curricular theory, the writing process and active reading strategies.

Characteristics of adult learners and approaches and methods for supporting learning in adults.

Principles of training and providing work direction.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy and cultural awareness..

Needs and behavior of students of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds and with mental and physical disabilities.

Reading and writing across the disciplines, English as a Second Language (ESL), academic study skills, and computer operations

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Instructional and tutorial methods and techniques, including online tutoring

Student guidance principles and practices

Supplemental Instruction practices

Community college curriculum and educational requirements

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and consideration

Principles and procedures for record keeping

Modern office practices, procedures, software and equipment

Computer assisted instruction, word processing software, and network applications

Needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds

ABILITY TO:
Provide instruction and assistance to students in reading and writing across the disciplines - including ESL, academic study skills for individual, small groups and online, and computer operations.

Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports by learning new software as needed to track daily operations of the center.

Evaluate student needs and recommend appropriate instructional methods and materials.

Train and provide work direction to others.

Make presentations to groups.

Prioritize and schedule work for student tutors, temporary tutors, and front desk student workers.

Work confidentially and with discretion.

Work with constant interruptions.

Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Coordinate with other district and campus programs and departments.

Generate student employment documents and verify employment eligibility.

Secure premises, equipment and other property from damage and loss.

Maintain records, compile and verify data and prepare reports.

Develop tutorials, lesson plans, and activities for the SSC to facilitate student success

Present and demonstrate instructional material

Evaluate student needs and recommend appropriate instructional materials and resources

Assess student achievement and encourage student participation
Troubleshoot and maintain instructional materials and technology

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Work independently with little direction

Oversee the work of others.

Operate instructional computers, software, and other equipment

Maintain records and prepare reports

Develop and deliver oral presentations

Work confidentially with discretion.

Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelors degree in language arts or related field and two years of experience as a tutor or in a similar position pertaining to adult-level skills development in the areas of language arts (reading, writing, and literacy).

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands: ENVIRONMENT:
Writing center, lab, office, and/or classroom environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Communicating in person and electronically to effectively exchange information and make presentations.

Reading a variety of materials.

Operating a computer keyboard and other modern office equipment.

Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Lifting objects up to 25 pounds.

HAZARDS:
Contact with irate or dissatisfied individuals

Range/Step: Range 31, CSEA Salary Schedule

Salary Range: $ 3,725.16 - $4,106.99 PER MO.

Benefits Information:
PART-TIME (less than .60 FTE): Part-time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits. The District does however; provide the employee prorated leaves including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Employees less than .50 FTE contribute to an Alternative Retirement System (Apple). Employees whose, FTE is between .50 and .60 contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

BENEFITS/SALARY: The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents for positions whose FTE is .60 or higher, valued at over $20,000 annually with a $310.50 monthly out of pocket expense to employees + dependents for their monthly medical premiums. The package includes health, dental, vision, one (1) life insurance policy and an Employee Assistance program. Additional benefits include contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) which is integrated with Social Security, 457/403b options, Vacation days - 7.33 hrs per month for the first year, 96 hours of vacation leave per years 1-5, 12 sick days and 20 holidays.

SALARY: Step 1: $44,701.95/YR - Step 3 $49,283.90 - Range 31. CSEA Salary Schedule, initial placement will not be higher than Step 3 of the salary schedule, the top step for this position is $61,475.64/YR.).

If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, contact the Human Resources Office at (530) 741-8765.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding. In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus.

WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.

INTERVIEW: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to visit Yuba Community College District at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities.

Posting Number: AS632P
Open Date: 11/08/2022

Close Date:
Review Start Date: 12/05/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is now open to external applicants. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: To apply, please visit: https://yccd.peopleadmin.com and complete an online classified application Please provide description and details for each position held. See resume or left blank will automatically disqualify your application. Please include the following required document(s): Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (attached in a Word document). A Cover letter/letter of interest, resume, un-official transcripts and letters of recommendation are optional and not required documents. For questions about Yuba Community College Districts application process, please contact Sara Gaytan at 530 741-8765.

To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3186

EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.

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