JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Tutorial Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative;

Exempt; Full-Time (12 month)

DEPARTMENT: Academic Skills Center

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Skills Center

JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for full-operation and management of extensive on-going tutorial program.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Maintain standards expected of the college’s Certified Reading and Learning Association certification and complete application for recertification every 5 years.

2. Recruit and hire peer tutors for a robust program of support.

3. Supervise and evaluate student tutors during their tenure.

4. Verifies all tutor training experiences and maintains the database registry for issuing individual CRLA Tutor Certification.

5. Assess student’s needs to determine the appropriate tutorial assistance.

6. Coordinates schedules for tutorial meetings between tutor and tutees.

7. Maintain a file on each tutee and monitor their progress throughout the semester by meeting with tutors to discuss tutee’s progress and to suggest possible academic referrals.

8. Verifies and approves tutor payroll documentation and approves time entries via WebAdvisor.

9. Outreach to at-risk students to encourage use of services.

10. Confer with other professionals such as athletic coaches, counselors, advisors, faculty and other administrators.

11. Review the tutorial budget and make requests when necessary.

12. Develop and maintain excel spreadsheets and databases for the Academic Skills Center to collect, summarize and prepare semester-end reports.

13. Project tutoring needs and coordinate for ensuing semester(s).

14. Assists in objectives for the long-range and annual implementation plans.

15. Participate in the supervision and evaluation of the performance of the Academic Skills Center Office Coordinator

16. Hires, supervises and evaluates the Academic Skills Center student aides

17. Consults with the First-year Academic Studies Program Coordinator and Disability Services Coordinator on the best approach for peer-based academic assistance for students with disabilities.

18. Serves, as needed, as test proctor for students require extended and/ or alternative testing

19. Assists in the day-to-day management of the Academic Skills Center

20. Provides student data and other information for the college’s retention efforts to include Achievmeent Plus and College Entry.

21. Staff member for Achievement Plus Program/Act 101

NON-ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :

1. Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

2. Implement at least one Achievement Plus personal development group each academic year.

3. Seek professional development opportunities through workshop and-or conference participation.

4. Participates in Fall Orientation activities

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Master’s Degree preferred- Background in an educational setting. Ability to work with diverse populations, Proficient in Excel and Database Management Systems. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and managerial skills. Ability to motivate, direct, and guide individuals. Ability to work in a team setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office working conditions. Finger dexterity, ability to sit for long periods of time.

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Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to hrjobs@kings.edu.