Learning Specialist, STEM Center
Frederick Community College

Job Info

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Requisition Number:

AS772P

Job Title:

Learning Specialist, STEM Center

Pay Rate:

$27.29 - $30.00 hourly

Position Type:

Support

Position Summary:

Position Summary:
The Learning Specialist provides support and planning to the STEM Learning Center and learning support to students. Support services may include tutoring, academic coaching, leading supplemental instruction/embedded tutoring sessions or study skills workshops, making referrals to campus resources, and assisting with staff training and Learning Center daily operations. Learning Specialists 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:1. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with organizing and leading staff training, on campus and online, to include research on innovative techniques, pedagogy, and metacognition.2. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with daily operations of the learning center, as needed, including opening and closing the Center, data-collections, matching students with staff.3. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with planning of services and materials for the learning center, as needed.4. Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses. Sessions may be held on campus or online.5. Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by responding to the diversity of their cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles.6. Coach students in academic study skills, STEM research processes, and other STEM learning strategies.7. Design and/or lead in-class presentations, learning center orientations, supplemental instruction or review sessions, and/or study skills workshops.8. Encourage communication between student and instructor; refer students to other campus student support services, as needed.9. Provide technical/software support to students, as needed.10. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested.11. Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, or related STEM field OR Ten (10) years+ tutoring experience in a college environment.2. Two (2) years prior successful employment

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching and/or tutoring2. Successful completion of a tutor training program3. Familiarity with the community college environment4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills5. Experience using Office 365/Microsoft Office6. Experience using Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS)

Work Schedule:

9:00-2:00 Monday to Thursday (Morning) OR2:00-7:00 Monday to Thursday (Evening) OR12:00-5:00 Wednesday & Thursday; 11:00-4:00 Friday & Saturday (Weekend)
All shifts may work evenings and weekends as needed during the Academic Year. Hours will shift per STEM Center schedule.

Full/Part Time:

Part Time

Telework Eligible?:

Yes

Essential Personnel?:

No

Job Posted Date:

07/30/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

For Best Consideration:

08/13/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by August 13, 2024. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.

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.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly 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.

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