Job Description

Library & Tutoring Lead - Yamhill Valley Campus

Salary
$3,692.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly

Location
Yamhill Valley Campus. McMinnville, OR

Job Type
Classified

Division
567010 Student Affairs

Job Number
C69960

Closing
10/13/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

The Library & Tutoring Center Lead oversees library, tutoring, and student computer center activities at the Yamhill Valley campus. The Lead is responsible for maintaining a positive customer service environment, coordinating staffing, and training tutors. This position works closely with the Library and Tutoring Coordinators to ensure consistency across service points throughout the district. The Lead provides direct support for students, including subject matter tutoring and content reinforcement. Ability to tutor students in a variety of college subjects is highly desirable. The anticipated start date for thisposition will be December 1, 2022.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicates the degree awarded, and proficiency in subject(s) to be tutored, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Responsibilities

• Serves as lead staff member responsible for YVC Library & Tutoring Center operations; maintains consistency and regular communication with Salem campus services
• Ensures a positive customer service environment
• Coordinates staff and tutor schedules, class visits, and activities within the Center, working closely with Library and Tutoring Coordinators and other campus departments
• Creates and implements a promotion plan for Library & Tutoring services each term
• Attends student services staff meetings; supports campus initiatives as a member of this team
• Makes regular reports to the Dean, Yamhill Valley Campus and the Dean, Library & Learning Resources
• Leads unit staff meetings
• Serves as Tutoring Services liaison for Yamhill Valley and Polk campuses
• Compiles reports and unit statistics
• May open and close the facility

Supervision

• Recruits, hires, and trains student and part-time hourly tutors; observes and evaluates performance; trains students in use of appropriate technologies and methods for tutoring; facilitates tutor training; may train staff in circulation/library functions
• Coordinates all tutoring for YVC (embedded, in-person, online); helps to develop the district-wide strategy for tutoring each term

Library Support

• Staffs public service desk; provides customer service to students, faculty/staff, and public patrons; performs circulation functions in an automated environment; responds to complaints and inquiries; interprets library policies and explains rules referring patrons to Library Coordinator when appropriate
• Serves as functional backup for library operations, as needed

Tutoring

• Assists students individually and in small groups with understanding course content and improving critical thinking skills
• In collaboration with the Tutoring Services team, develops appropriate curricular enhancements, assists in the management of the embedded tutoring program, and ensures a consistent, high level of quality in the delivery of tutoring assistance
• Develops and maintains appropriate subject and study skills handouts
• Staffs eTutoring service, as required
• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and tools in education technology
• Recommends adoption of specific educational applications and regularly receives training in appropriate tools

Other Functions

• Cooperates as a member of Library and Tutoring team in performing tasks essential to the achievement of unit goals and objectives
• Attends other meetings, as directed
• Hosts tutor recognition at YVC
• Creates a variety of flyers, brochures, advertisements, and other promotional documents
• Offers technical assistance with a range of technology tools, as needed

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
-AND-
Two years of progressively responsible instructional field-related experience, including one year of experience tutoring high school or adult learners

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
-AND-
Six months experience tutoring high school or adult learners

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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and successful completion of a nationally recognized tutor certification program (such as CRLA) level 1 or higher

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated academic success (A or B grade or teaching history) in at least one of the following tutoring subject area(s): math through college algebra, statistics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tutoring practices
• Ability to work with under-prepared students at multiple academic levels
• High degree of interpersonal effectiveness
• Documented ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Effective in conflict resolution situations
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to design and deliver training sessions
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and implement effective problem-solving skills
• Effective customer service skills
• Familiarity with community college environment
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to use computers and related software to perform job duties including Excel
• Ability to trouble­shoot a variety of equipment/computer related problems
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in a library or learning center
• One year of experience working with an integrated library system (ILS)
• Understanding of collection management or inventory control practices
• Knowledge and experience in the development of college-level academic support programs, and tutor training/certification
• Experience with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor certification program
• Demonstrated experience with online tutoring
• Practical experience with current and emerging instructional technologies such as: course management systems (Bb, Canvas, etc.), Zoom, Pearson’s MyLabs, etc.
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to work with data and compile statistical information
• Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 12-month classified assignment of the B3 band and grade
• This position has a 6-month probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to more objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, whistleblowing, genetic information, domestic abuse victim, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

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