Specialist IV, Learning Support

About the role

This position carries an obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College and requires a commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with faculty to help develop, implement and revise tutoring and learning lab activities
• Assists faculty members with general course related activities as needed
• Assists in the development of administrative processes that support instruction and students in assigned area
• Assists with hiring, scheduling, supervising and training part time staff; creates and maintains training and procedure manuals
• Coordinates and supervises delivery of tutoring services and/or learning labs; may provide tutoring to students as needed
• Compiles and coordinates information from tutoring centers/labs on campus to disseminate centralized information for students
• Facilitates study groups and conducts workshops with students to enhance academic success and tracks attendance
• Works with faculty to track success of instructional support area
• Runs a variety of reports/queries requested by internal contacts for data-tracking
• Communicates externally with vendors and internally with various requesters (DOMs, Deans, Managers) to resolve issues
• May be responsible for maintaining and coordinating equipment inventory and resources for tutoring and staff use
• Participates in department and college meetings, committees and task forces as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to interact with subordinates and direct/coach work efforts
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use software products
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to document and track expenses

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher
• Experience must include at least 2 years in a supervisory level position
• Experience tutoring in the assigned discipline

Pay

The hiring salary range is $36,057 to $41,466. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education.

Benefits

Joining Lone Star College provides a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance, including a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.