TRIO Academic Specialist - English

JOB
The Academic Specialist-English provides academic support, guidance, and resources to eligible students from underrepresented backgrounds. This role focuses on English language development, writing support, and overall academic skills enhancement. This position plays a crucial role in helping students achieve academic success, persist through college, and ultimately graduate. Additionally, the position will identify participants’ tutorial needs and tutor in academic subjects (English, Writing, Reading, and Communication, etc.) Overall, the incumbent will provide learning strategies, instruction, and educational and personal support to SSS participants, monitor participants' progress; assist in identifying tutors, maintain participants' records; and submit monthly reports of participants' progress while enrolled in SSS tutorial services. This position will teach up to two Developmental English courses per semester (Fall and Spring). This position reports to the Director of TRIO Programs. This position is grant-funded.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinate tutorial services for participants enrolled in TRIO: Student Support Services.• Assist in the facilitation of in-take meetings for new program participants.• Offer individual and group tutoring sessions focused on English, Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Study Skills to students enrolled in TRIO: Student Support Services.• Advise students on academic planning, course selection, and strategies for achieving academic success in their English coursework and overall educational goals.• Work closely with faculty, advisors, and other TRIO staff to support students' academic needs and align support services with the institution's goals for retention and graduation.• Develop and conduct workshops on essay writing, grammar, critical thinking, study techniques, and time management to enhance student performance.• Identify participants' tutorial needs by utilizing various assessment tools and strategies.• Ability to use technology to enhance programming and service delivery• Promote and participate in events and activities that enhance students’ understanding of cultural diversity, college success strategies, and personal development.• Maintains compliance with federal regulations governing the project. Ensures that all participants meet federal guidelines for program participation.• Ability to utilize Management Information Systems (i.e., Blumen, Aviso, Datatel, TRIO Dashboard, etc.) to make informed decisions.• Teach up to two Developmental English courses per semester (Fall and Spring)• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.• Ability to network and collaborate with campus stakeholders to support the program's goals and objectives.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often ambitious/demanding environment while maintaining agreed-upon work schedules and deliverables.• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate various automated machines, including telephone, computer, copier, calculator, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Physical demands are more than sedentary work; position requires walking, standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, etc., for brief periods. Must be able to lift weights of up to fifty pounds.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (similar to or divergent from apparent standards) of data, people, or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes the giving of assignments and instructions to assistants, etc. Consists of the giving and receiving of information and instructions from the President.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read various documents, reports, and books such as multiple manuals, building codes, general statutes, budget ordinances, maps, etc. It requires the ability to prepare documents and reports with the proper format, punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc. Has the ability to speak with poise, voice control, and confidence.Intelligence: Can apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form. It can deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Can apply principles of rational systems, such as accounting, mechanics, personnel, engineering, legal systems, etc., to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers; utilize decimals; figure percentages; apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric principles; utilize descriptive statistics; and utilize linear and quadratic programming; etc.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using automated office and other equipment.Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, computer, calculator, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament: Can deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations that involve more than just receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words; hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.)PERFORMANCE INDICATORSKnowledge of Job: Must effectively communicate with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds. Must generate reports and presentations using various computer programs and word processing applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc. Must be able to integrate the learning style preferences of SSSP participants in the plan to deliver instructions. Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interaction with all College departments, divisions, co-workers, and the public.Quantity of Work: Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce work that consistently meets the College's standards and expectations.Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines by directives, College policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned duties in the technical, human and conceptual areas.Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to College policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with College policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the College.Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and College benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all College employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with administrative service employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the College and to project a good College image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the College. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the College. Interacts effectively with higher management, Vice President, other College professionals and the public.Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the College and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.Planning: Plans, directs and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of the Administrative Services Operations. Knows and understands the expectations of the College regarding the activities of the Administrative Services Operations and works to see that these expectations are met. Designs and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the Administrative Services Operations and the College. Within the constraints of College policy, formulates the appropriate strategy and tactics for achieving Administrative Services Operations and College objectives. Organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources in an efficient and effective way so as to achieve the goals and objectives of the Administrative Services Operations and the College.Organizing: Organizes own work and that of subordinate staff well. Ensures that staff members know what results are expected of them and that they are regularly and appropriately informed of all College and Administrative Services Operations' matters affecting them and/or of concern to them.Staffing: Works with the Personnel Department to select and recommend employment of personnel for the Administrative Services Operations who are qualified both technically and philosophically to meet the needs of the Administrative Services Operations and College. Personally, directs the development and training of departmental managers in order to ensure that they are properly inducted, oriented and trained.Leading: Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to administrative services managers so that they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory. Commends and rewards employees for outstanding performance yet does not hesitate to take disciplinary action when necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward the achievement of College goals and objectives.Controlling: Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of College standards, methods and procedures.Delegating: Assigns additional duties to administrative service managers as necessary and/or appropriate in order to meet Administrative Services Operations' goals, enhance staff abilities, build confidence on the job and assist staff members in personal growth. Has confidence in staff to meet new or additional expectations.Decision Making: Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the Administrative Services Operations. When a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not appear to be achieving the desired result, moves decisively and definitively to develop and implement alternatives.Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of Administrative Services Operations and College. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. It is not adverse to change.Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of College policies regarding the Administrative Services Operations and College function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from subordinate staff.Policy Formulation: Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the College and continually reviews Administrative Services Operations' policies in order to ensure that any changes in College philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated. Also understands the relationship of operating policies and practices with morale and performance of all institutional personnel. Works to see that established policies enhance same.