South Central College Hiring for Science Tutor at North Mankato, MN Full Time

Position Information

Classification Title

College Lab Assistant II

Working Title

Science Tutor

Hire Types

Staff

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Academic Support Services

Unit

Academic Support Services

Location

College-wide, North Mankato home campus

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1.0

Employment Condition

Unlimited

Work Shift

Day

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Posting Details

Salary Minimum

19.56

Salary Maximum

27.33

Salary Type

Hourly

Bargaining Unit/Plan

207, AFSCME Technical

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic support to students in Biology, Chemistry, Healthcare/Nursing courses, and other courses with science content. This includes tutoring, maintaining science model resources, developing course specific tutoring materials, and sustaining the D2L site of science resources on both campuses. Collaboration and coordination with faculty is integral in providing these services. This position also collaborates with ASC department staff on projects, plans, and general department activities.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in a variety of science and healthcare courses

Provide tutoring and study skills training on a walk-in basis

Design and provide tutoring materials and resources

Collaborate with instructors on content for tutoring

Embed study skills content within tutoring sessions

Facilitate and monitor student usage of science models and other materials in the North Mankato Science Center and Faribault Academic Support Center

Provide supplemental tutoring resources per science content area

Market the service of walk-in tutoring and science lab usage to individual course sections and individual students enrolled in the courses

Develop, attain, and disseminate study skills materials and on-line resources.

2.. Oversee the needs of the North Mankato Science Center and science tutoring resources in the Faribault Academic Support Center.

Generate and post schedules of tutoring hours and staffing

Update the science tutoring schedules on the ASC website

Update D2L Science Website communications and resources

Develop, order and display science resource materials for student usage

Assist the Peer Tutor and Math Center Coordinator and the Learning Specialist with training, scheduling, and monitoring of student science tutors.

Inventory needs and submit requests for purchases related to the Science Center

Maintain technology items, coordinating with IT to keep them operational for staff and student use

3. Perform general duties of the Academic Support Center department

Promote ASC services via marketing strategies such as classroom visits, hallway monitors, hallway display cases, informational table of ASC resources during Welcome Day, Advising/Registration Days, and other events

Assist with keeping the ASC tutoring schedules up to date

Attend and participate in ASC department meetings and projects

4. Participate in college-wide activities and initiatives

Actively participate in college committees /workgroups and lend assistance with college events and hiring teams

Attend meetings and trainings within the department, division and entire campus

Assist SCC students in connecting with appropriate college resources and personnel

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth delivery of student services from the department, the division, and the college.

Required Qualifications

Associate or higher degree in Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Microbiology or Nutrition

One academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in Biology at the high school level or above/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Initiative to work independently and schedule programming for science tutoring

Advanced skills in written and verbal communication and computer technology

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to facilitate discussion, interaction and learning in small group settings

Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff

Ability to communicate effectively with students

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology education or education degree with a science concentration

Experience teaching and/or tutoring science in a postsecondary setting

Experience teaching or tutoring biology using a variety of theories

Experience marketing services to students

Experience with evaluative measures, including software for reporting

Experience in study skills training, including learning styles

Proven leadership skills and ability to take initiative on projects

Skill in designing resources and materials for academic content and study skills areas

Other Requirements

South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities.

SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community.

Benefits Info

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a robust retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and professional development funds, among a variety of other benefits.

This position is covered under the AFSCME Union Contract. View union contract here: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/afscme/contract/2021-2023/2021-2023- AFSCME – FINAL -Accessible.pdf

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F148P

Number of Vacancies

1

Re-posting

No

Desired Start Date

10/03/2022

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

08/12/2022

Close Date

08/24/2022

Open Until Filled

No

Accept Applications

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please apply online at www.southcentral.edu/hr as ONLY online applications will be considered.

On the SCC employment page under Staff positions, click on the link to view the posting and then click on the green “Apply for Job” button located in the upper right hand corner of the page. If you have not applied for a state position before, you will need to create a new account to apply for this opening.

South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:

Cover Letter.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors. For recent graduates: Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

Posting Contact

Anna Schonborn, HR Generalist – [email protected] – 507-389-7292

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.