Educational Specialist – VUB and CTC Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Educational Specialist – VUB and CTC 
Salary See Position Description Location Gadsden, AL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 06260 College/Division GSCC-501060-Student Success Center Opening Date 05/20/2025 Closing Date 6/3/2025 4:00 PM Central Campus Location Gadsden State Community College

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POSITION

Educational Specialist-VUB & CTC Initial Base:

Gadsden Campus
This Is An At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

JOB SUMMARY

 The Educational Specialist for the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) and Cardinal Tutoring Center (CTC) is responsible for providing academic assistance to students through individual and group instruction, tutoring, and curriculum development. This position supports student success by monitoring educational plans, utilizing various educational technologies, and participating in outreach and recruitment efforts. The Educational Specialist works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to promote a supportive and effective learning environment for all participants, including veterans, academically and economically disadvantaged individuals. Daytime travel between GSCC campuses and VUB educational sites is required, but milage reimbursement is available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities DUTIES:

Provide assistance to students seeking help in Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) and the Cardinal Tutoring Center (CTC), including individual and group instruction and tutoring
Monitor the educational plan of each participant instructed/tutored
Maintain open communication with veterans and CTC students
Utilize various educational software platforms including ThinkingStorm, Canvas and Zoom for participating in online tutoring sessions, maintaining all student records and tutor evaluations
Develop and implement new curriculum in line with the needs of the program participants
Assist with the implementation of the embedded tutor program
Participate in outreach and recruitment of students to expand the CTC and VUB programs by attending events, speaking to classes and with the use of social media
Perform detailed documentation and other clerical duties as needed
Serve on committees
Attend meetings, training sessions, College events, and graduation
Pursue continued professional development
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
Perform other duties as assigned

Note:

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
Strong computer skills required
Experience working with veterans and/or academically disadvantaged populations preferred
Master’s degree in education or related field preferred

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience in tutoring and curriculum development
Experience with online instruction
Experience in use of technology including tutoring software, testing programs and social media
Willingness to travel during the day to other tutoring sites in the service area
Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
Ability to problem-solve and multi-task
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with students, other employees, and the public
Commitment to the community college mission