Coordinator of the Tutoring and Writing Center

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced individuals to provide support and promote all students with their academic success as the Coordinator of the Tutoring and Writing Center in our Learning Commons Library. About Sauk Valley Community College Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago. A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

Benefits Information:

https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

FUNCTION OF THE JOB

The Learning Commons Coordinator is responsible for developing, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the daily operations and services of the Learning Commons Tutoring and Writing Center. The Coordinator ensures alignment of services with the College's mission and promotes a culture of academic success for all students. Management & Operations Develop, implement, and oversee all procedures and operational protocols for the Learning Commons Tutoring and Writing Center. Establish annual goals for all assigned Tutoring and Writing Center services, evaluate operations, and prepare comprehensive statistical and annual reports of accomplishments and concerns. Develop annual operating budgets in coordination with the supervisor, and manage the procurement of necessary supplies and equipment for the center. Administer the center's appointment and scheduling systems for tutoring and writing services. Evaluate and order appropriate instructional materials for all tutoring and writing support areas. Serve on the Learning Commons Leadership Team and other College committees/councils as required. Plan and execute special academic events, workshops, or activities sponsored by the Learning Commons. Collaboration & Outreach Collaborate with faculty and staff across all departments to identify student academic support needs and develop strategies to effectively deliver needed services. Promote all Learning Commons services through classroom visits, facility tours, presentations, and assorted publications and digital channels. Collaborate with other Learning Commons coordinators to ensure alignment and overall effectiveness of all campus academic support services. Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Composition, English, Rhetoric, or a closely related discipline. Five years of work experience in an academic support environment, learning assistance center, or adult education setting. Strong computer and technical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of alternative teaching/learning options and tutoring pedagogy. Appreciation of teamwork and evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and administrators.

Preferred:

Master's degree in a relevant field. Teaching experience at middle school level or above. Appropriate administrative experience supervising staff and managing a budget.

Essential Functions:

Must understand and support the mission of the community college. Must possess strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must possess excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to quickly learn scheduling/administration software. Must be able to work some evenings to support center operations.

Supervision Exercised :

Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over all instructional assistants and student tutors. Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.