Learning Support Specialist II

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Support Specialist II (LSS II) in Mathematics and/or Statistics performs professional tutoring in their areas of academic expertise and experience. The position works in person with students, one-to-one or in small groups, to deepen their command of course material and develop effective learning and critical-thinking skills. The role requires strong subject-matter knowledge, understanding of effective learning skills, and the ability to engage students creatively using varied tutoring methods and strategies. The LSS II also supports tutoring programs, outreach activities, and daily operations as needed, working with multiple students and other tutors in a shared space. Areas may include beginning and advanced statistics, preparation for calculus, first-year calculus, advanced mathematics, and technical-application math courses for Associate of Applied Sciences degrees. The role includes tutoring students in course material and study skills, maintaining records and reports of tutoring interactions, communicating useful information to course instructors, and using the college’s tutoring software. The specialist maintains knowledge of course content and instructional methods, attends tutor training, supports other tutoring staff, and assists with tutoring-software support and reports. The position also fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment and may hold special study sessions at the request of instructors, students, the Departmental Tutoring Coordinator, or the Department Chair.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong command of the relevant subject matter.
Understanding of effective learning skills and ability to use varied tutoring methods and strategies.
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Nice To Haves

Six months of teaching and/or tutoring experience in an educational environment is desired.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Tutor students individually or in small groups in Mathematics and/or Statistics course material.
Tutor advanced-level courses only within the tutor’s discipline area of expertise.
Help students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills; meet with students as drop-ins.
Maintain documentation of tutoring sessions and generate department tutoring reports.
Provide course instructors with communication and information that can facilitate student learning.
Use and implement the college’s tutoring software proficiently.
Maintain knowledge of course material and instructional methodologies for different learning styles.
Attend tutor training sessions and provide support to LSS, LSS I, Peer Tutors, and Supplemental Instructional Leaders.
Assist with technical support for tutoring software and reports.
Foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Hold special study sessions at the request of instructors, students, the Departmental Tutoring Coordinator, or the Department Chair.
Support tutoring programs, outreach events and activities, and daily program operations as needed.