Tutoring Coordinator- Subject Specific Areas position
Kristina Mageau
Hello all,
We are hiring for a Tutoring Coordinator- Subject Specific Areas position at CWU, in my Learning Commons department. I’m happy to answer any questions or share more information as well.
Please read through the below job description and share with anyone who may be interested. If you are interested, please apply!
To apply and see the job posting online, go to this site (and search for the job title or job ID, both listed right below): https://www.cwu.edu/hr/careers
Tutoring Coordinator- Subject Specific Areas
Job ID: 5777
Job Summary
Central Washington University is recruiting a Tutoring Coordinator to join our Learning Commons team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,333 - $48,400 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.
The Role:
The Subject Specific Tutoring Manager position is responsible for providing leadership for the Subject Specific tutoring, aiding in developing the training curriculum, and coordinating the creation of relevant digital content for on-campus, online, and Center students. This position develops ongoing training for Subject Specific tutors using content-specific tutoring strategies that align with best practices and the Learning Commons training curriculum. Subject-specific tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring in the following areas: Psychology, Business, Accounting, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law and Justice, and the Social Sciences. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Tutoring. This position collaborates with other Learning Commons staff and campus partners to determine and meet emerging student academic support needs through outreach, program initiatives, and collaborations. All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job Duties
Lead Subject Specific Tutoring
- Create a pedagogically sound training curriculum based in learning theory
- Partner with the Training Manager to conduct ongoing training of peer tutors and document learning objectives for assessment
- Provide development opportunities that align with best practices for tutoring Subject Specific
- Serves as an active member of the Learning Commons team and takes part in staff meetings, team building, events, outreach, and collaborative efforts that allow the Learning Commons to function effectively as a whole
- Ensure accurate information about tutor availability is posted in the unit and online
- Collaborate with academic departments and faculty to ensure tutoring services are aligning with needs of the areas covered by program
- Model effective tutoring by taking appointments on an as-needed basis
- Manage all daily operations related to Subject Specific tutoring
Supervision
- Actively engage in recruitment for new student employees
- Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring
- Conduct formal performance evaluations
- Ensure student employees have necessary resources
- Oversee and direct the work of student employees; serve as mentor, coach, and leader, and resolves complaints or issues
- Promote professional development opportunities
- Develop and fosters supportive working relationships, motivation, and engagement
- Communicate information to student staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community
- Takes corrective action in a timely manner
- Recognize and reward student employees for good performance
- Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results
- Value and encourage diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork
- Maintain tutor schedules
Assessment
- Complete quarterly and annual assessment of Subject Specific tutoring services to inform planning and staffing. Assessment will include running data reports within the center’s tutoring software and analyzing tutor and tutee surveys; uses reports and metrics to inform decision making
- Provide all assessment information to the Training and Assessment Manager
- In partnership with other LC staff, track and analyze learning and usage data to ensure goals are being met
Outreach and Communication
- Manages regular communications and materials to advertise Subject Specific tutoring services
- Facilitate interdepartmental collaborations between the unit and other student support and academic departments
- Maintain and expand the printed and digital resources collection for Subject Specific tutoring
- Coordinate with faculty and site directors at University Centers to provide increased support and virtual-friendly programming
- Collaborate with Learning Commons team to create effective and consistent marketing for all Learning Commons services.
Professional Development & Ongoing Training
- Participate in organized, professionally affiliated trainings/conference, such as CRLA or other relevant organizations
- Research and review content related to best practices in tutoring programs and strategies, with focus in the fields where Subject Specific Tutoring provides services, and content related to developing as a mentor, leader, and coach to student employees
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a field associated with teaching, education, or area related to tutoring subjects coordinated by this position.
One year of experience working in or supervising programs for tutoring, peer education, mentoring, advising, or coaching.
Supervisory experience or experience leading teams/projects
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in an area associated with education, student development, higher education or field associated with areas of tutoring coordinated by position
Experience creating and providing training opportunities for student employees
Experience conducting assessment and using data to inform decision making
Demonstrated knowledge of learning center best practices and pedagogy
Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations
Competencies
Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary: $40,333 - $48,400 annually
Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an in-person, indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:
A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
Resume including work history, education, training; and
Contact information for three professional references.
Screening Begins: August 25, 2023
**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Contact Information
Name: Hannah Barta
Title: Math and Writing Tutoring Coordinator
Email: Hannah...@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1367
Website: cwu.edu/learning-commons/
Please contact Human Resources at h...@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check/Reference Check Process:
Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.
Notice to Prospective Employees:
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
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Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members.
Reasonable Accommodations
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