Learning Center Coordinator

Metropolitan Community College
life insurance, 403(b)
United States, Missouri, Lee's Summit
Dec 03, 2024
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Classified Staff Job Open Date 12/03/2024 Job Close Date 01/05/2025 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 01/08/2025 Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 1 year teaching, learning, or training related experience Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals who possess: Two (2) years full-time work experience (or equivalent) in specialty/related area. Master's degree in related field preferred Experience with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification Teaching experience or direct experience working with individualized instruction in higher education Knowledge of current basic education theories Knowledge of computer assisted instruction, word processing, and related computer applications/software. Experience with Learning Center operations. Experience supervising and/or taking a leadership role A commitment to providing customer service and assessment of student needs. Work Hours Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation Starting salary range is $47,578-$51,860 annually. Competitive benefit package is included. Special Instructions to Applicants Please Note: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee. We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, flexible spending, health savings account, and wellness programs. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Class Summary Incumbents provide and coordinate instruction-related support to students in assigned learning areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, or social science. Typical Essential Duties This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Screens, interviews, and recruits new tutors; and ensures adequate staffing levels to facilitate center operations. Coordinates tutor work schedules and operations of an assigned center, greets people, provides information, maintains the inventory to ensure that resources and other materials are available, and ensures that the center is clean. Provides training, information, and guidance to tutors, and monitors tutors' work to ensure that tutors are competent, and able to meet student goals and objectives Monitors student progress; tutors and provides workshops and presentations to students, instructors, and other groups using established guidelines in the assigned area of operation; provides guidance to students in a one-on-one or group setting; assists students with creating academic improvement plans, using learning technology, and with enrollment and other processes; and provides financial and other information as needed. Reviews and maintains learning materials, including textbooks and worksheets; prepares supplemental learning materials; and prepares and maintains records; work may involve utilizing systems and databases to record information, and reviewing information to improve current operations. Communicates with faculty, staff, counselors, and/or other relevant personnel/departments to improve learning support services, determine student progress, resolve issues, and provide assistance; ensures that all operations performed are in accordance with applicable guidelines and procedures. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Knowledge * Knowledge of learning center operations, and computer operations; * Knowledge of instructional support in assigned area of operations; * Knowledge of customer service principles; * Knowledge of basic library practices and procedures; * Knowledge of record keeping principles; * Knowledge of cash handling procedures; * Knowledge of basic mathematical principles; Skills * Skilled in providing customer service; * Skilled in using computers and related software applications; * Skilled in handling cash; * Skilled in assessing student needs; * Skilled in preparing and maintaining schedules; * Skilled in operating modern office equipment; * Skilled in monitoring and maintaining inventory and supply levels; * Skilled in keyboarding; * Skilled in performing mathematical calculations; * Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Positions Supervised No staffing table positions. Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Licensing Requirements None.