Learning Resource Center Administrator & Academic Success Programming Coordinator

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Learning Resource Center Administrator & Academic Success Programming Coordinator.

The Learning Resource Center Administrator & Academic Success Programming Coordinator reports to the Dean of Academic Success Programs and has three primary areas of responsibility: 1) managing a  tutoring center; 2) developing and leading a cohesive program of academic success-focused supplementary instruction, including programming directed at students preparing to transfer; and 3) working collaboratively with the Writing Center Administrator & Tutor Training Coordinator to facilitate inclusive and meaningful training for student tutors across all disciplines. The Learning Support Service (LSS) Center is one of two tutoring centers on the SPSCC campus, both housed on the main campus. The LSS Administrator & Academic Success Programming Coordinator is expected to exercise initiative, independence, and discretion in both the development of academic success curriculum and the administration and daily operation of the LSS Center.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.  We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. 

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer:
     

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  1. Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  2. The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility. 

As the Learning Resource Center Administrator:

• Promote and participate in developing a marketing and promotional campaign supporting the LSS and Writing Center.
• Organize the daily operation of the LSS, including support for faculty, student, and tutor needs related to science, social sciences, business, math, engineering, technology, and health care. Develop and implement protocols and procedures to ensure efficient and safe center operations.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Maintain the LSS’ web presence and other electronic media to connect the center’s resources accurately and efficiently to all students.
• Actively identify, recruit, select, and hire part-time classified and student tutors in science, social sciences, business, math, engineering, technology and health related disciplines for the center.
• Administer the online appointment scheduling system to track tutoring center use for assessment and planning purposes. Train faculty, staff, and tutors in its use.
• Collaborate with SPSCC Library staff to establish space policies that foster an inclusive, active, and shared learning space that meets the needs of all stakeholders. 
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct peer-led study group sessions, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Writing Center Administrator & Tutor Training Coordinator to administer the e-Tutoring program and monitor student use.
• Coordinate and manage tutoring services based on specific funding sources, such as Perkins grant funding.
• Develop work schedules for student and non-student employees.
• Attend new student orientations, open houses, and recruitment events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

As the Academic Success Programming Coordinator:

• Establish and maintain a holistic academic success supplemental instruction program across multiple modalities and in the disciplines of science, social sciences, business, math, engineering, technology, and health care.
• In collaboration with multiple campus stakeholders, establish and maintain a holistic supplemental instruction program designed to guide students through the transfer process, from school selection to final application submission. 
• Stay up to date on current best practices within tutoring and supplemental instruction for community college environments, including continuing education and training activities supporting this work. 
• Collaborate with SPSCC teaching faculty to maintain and expand the embedded tutor program in identified keystone courses and develop supplemental instruction materials/handouts.
• Collaborate with the Writing Center Administrator & Tutor Training Coordinator to ensure student tutor training materials are relevant, timely, and useful.
• Collaborate with the Writing Center Administrator & Tutor Training Coordinator to provide a unified tutor orientation and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of tutoring pedagogies and methodologies.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge of anti-racist learning strategies
• Experience collaborating with underrepresented, marginalized communities.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting. 
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
3.  Unofficial transcripts 

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
 
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
 
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
 
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.       

Salary : $77,468