Tutoring Coordinator San Bernardino Valley College accepts applications for part-time, hourly adjunct positions on a continuous basis. However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department deans and/or faculty chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year. This is a part-time non-instructional position at the Tutoring Center. This position plans, organizes, facilitates, and evaluates activities of the Tutoring Center. This is a faculty position and is under the general direction of an assigned administrator. The Tutoring Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the quality, responsiveness, and currency of the instructional support provided at Valley College to help students succeed. The Tutoring Coordinator is responsible for the development of instructional support programs including (but not limited to) tutoring, supplemental instruction, structured learning activities (SLA), and the coordination of providing those services in the Instructional Support Centers. The Tutoring Coordinator will work with instructional departments to develop content-specific workshops, instructional materials and/or new delivery systems as needed and will work with appropriate student support departments to develop and implement first-year experience activities (e.g., Left Lane, Summer Bridge, etc.). The Tutoring Coordinator will work closely with the Basic Skills Committee, the Student Success Committee, the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS), and other student support departments to develop services and curriculum for basic skills students, developmental students, English language learners, and for those with learning and physical limitations. Tutoring Coordinator will also work with faculty to provide support to students in relation to students being placed with multiple measures. In addition, this person collaborates with Campus Centers and programs to ensure that appropriate placement and support services are available to developmental students. The Tutoring Coordinator also researches the latest pedagogy and innovations in curricula, technology, and methodology pertaining to developmental education, and shares findings with the college community. The following duties are taken from the Coordinator MOU:Collaborates with campus departments to ensure that the college catalog is current and accurate in the areas of interest to the coordinated area. Leads, coordinates and facilitates the preparation of area planning documents in consultation with employees in the coordinated area. Recommends to the appropriate administrator, the coordinated area's preliminary budget and purchase orders for materials, supplies, and other activities. May recommend the scheduling of the coordinated area. Coordinates the use of the coordinated area's facilities, submits requests to the appropriate administrator for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment. May identify and recommends candidates for the recruitment and employment in the coordinated area (tutors, etc.) as appropriate. Maintains regular and effective modes of communication with administration, faculty, staff, students, and the community on areas of interest to the coordinated area. Regularly initiates, schedules, attends and participates in meetings to facilitate effective coordination and provide expertise related to the coordinated area. Attempt to initially resolve concerns within the coordinated area at the informal level. Coordinates with the Vice President, Dean or Associate Dean in convening advisory board meetings as appropriate. Attends conferences or other off- campus events in order to stay current on issues, past practices, and other items related to effectively leading activities in, or related to, the coordinated area as funding permits. Provides leadership and sets priorities for the daily operations within the coordinated area. Serves as the person primarily responsible for developing activities, trainings, and workshops related to the coordinated area. Serves on campus and District committees. Other duties as assigned in accordance with Title 5, California Education Code and Government Code and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between SBCCD and SBCCDTA Article 13, Sections A2 and B7.Knowledge of: Appropriate sections of the California Education Code and Title 5. Teaching developmental courses (English, Reading, or Math) to adults. The use of educational technology for course delivery. Knowledge of instructional methods, pedagogy, and learning styles. Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities; design, create, and implement use of resources. Prioritize and execute a wide range of projects simultaneously. Work independently assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships between the College, community, and key individuals, and with all persons contacted in the course of work. Education/Training Required Education and Experience: Any master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed; OR A master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory. OR the equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements outlined in the posting may submit an Equivalency Request. The Equivalency Request and any additional supporting documents an applicant wishes to be considered must be attached.
Desired Experience:
Experience working with students in developmental education. Experience overseeing targeted student intervention programs. Experience teaching classes in a subject that is supported in the Tutoring Center. Experience in coordinating work in a Tutoring Center at the post-secondary level. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. To be considered a qualified applicant, interested persons must submit ALL of the following documents: 1. Completed San Bernardino Community College District online application. (Do not state "See Resume" on the application form.) Determination of applicants meeting minimum requirements will be based upon information provided in the SBCCD application. Resumes will be reviewed by the committee only after information satisfying minimum requirements have been listed in the SBCCD application. Paper applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 2. A resume summarizing your educational and professional experience. 3. A cover letter explaining how your experience and background demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements for the position stated in the posting. 4. Teaching Philosophy of your beliefs about teaching and learning. The statement or description should include examples of how you put your beliefs into practice by including concrete examples of what you do or anticipate doing in the classroom. 5. Unofficial transcripts that show you meet the minimum educational requirement(s) for the position. Only transcripts showing the awarded minimum required degree or higher degree will be accepted. Transcripts must be legible. Transcripts must be from a US accredited institution. Transcripts from outside the US must include an official evaluation for equivalency. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts if the position requires a degree. Official Transcripts will be required upon hire. If possible, please highlight the area indicating the degree name/major and date the degree was awarded or conferred. All interested parties must apply through the SBCCD employment website to be considered a qualified applicant. The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate. Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement) Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Administrative Procedures and Board Policies. This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.
