Tutoring Coordinator (English)



Tutoring Coordinator (English)

Salary

$49,686.00 - $66,832.00 Annually

Location

Hanceville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03490

College/Division

WSCC-501060-Student Success Center

Opening Date

09/15/2023

Closing Date

9/27/2023 1:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Wallace State

Position Summary

The Tutoring Coordinator is responsible for helping students achieve academic success through tutoring.  This will encompass providing direct tutoring assistance with coursework, practice guides, and computer programs, as well as developing workshops and group sessions and providing general counseling regarding the transition to college.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Implement instructional strategies, materials, and technologies to assist students through individual or group tutoring sessions.
  • Develop, plan, and teach academic skill workshops and group learning sessions.
  • Teach seminars regarding a specific content area.
  • Maintain records related to student tutoring.
  • Oversee work by other tutors and student peer-tutors. 
  • To perform these essential functions, the Tutoring Coordinator must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in field or master’s degree in related field plus 18 graduate semester hours in English from a regionally accredited institution  
  • Demonstrated tutoring or teaching experience required. At least one year of tutoring or college level instruction experience preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have the interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships with students and other employees.
  • Must have knowledge of learning and instructional theory, and have a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and conduct workshops and instructional sessions.
  • Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in the use of technology for instruction.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work independently.
  • Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of student information.
  • Must understand and commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet must be received in the no later than 1 p. m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023. A complete application packet consists of:

 

(1)       Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references.

(2)       Résumé

(3)       Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position.

(4)       Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment.   Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications.  Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

(5)       Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)

 

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment.  All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College.  Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.  Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.  

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT

 

Please Note:

 

ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process. 

 

                                                Human Resources

                                                Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

                                                Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

                                                256-352-8029

 

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

 

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check... 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is September 27, 2023.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position. 

 

 Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview.  Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment.  All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

 

 

 

The workplace is a typical college or office environment and requires the standard safety practices and precautions necessitated by those environments, such as safe work practices with office equipment and avoidance of trips and falls.

 

The employee may typically sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be occasional prolonged walking, standing, bending, driving, or carrying items such as boxes or books. The day-to-day requirements can change due to the dynamic nature of the position.

 

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. 

 

Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 256-352-8029. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.    Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.  
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions.  Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control.   The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.  The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly.  State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly.  State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control.  The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip  

Premium amounts: 
  • Single $ 30
  • Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
  • Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
  • Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.  

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
  • Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
  • Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy.  The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.  

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
  • 1/3 waived after 1st year
  • 2/3 waived after 2nd year
  • 3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System.  Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Agency
ACCS