Learning Support Specialist II

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Support Specialist II (LSS II) provides professional tutoring in mathematics and/or statistics. The specialist works in person with students individually or in small groups to deepen their understanding of assigned subject matter and help them develop and apply effective learning and critical-thinking skills. The role requires strong subject-matter knowledge, an understanding of effective learning skills, and the ability to engage students actively and creatively using varied tutoring methods and strategies. The specialist also supports tutoring programs, outreach activities, and daily operations as needed, working with multiple students and other tutors in a shared space. Tutoring may cover beginning and higher-level statistics, preparation for calculus, first-year calculus, advanced mathematics, and mathematics courses in Associate of Applied Sciences programs that emphasize technical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The specialist tutors advanced courses only within their discipline area of expertise and meets with students on a drop-in basis. The role maintains records of tutoring sessions and department interactions, generates tutoring reports, communicates with course instructors to support student learning, and uses the College’s tutoring software. The specialist maintains knowledge of course material and instructional methods, attends tutor training, supports other learning support staff and peer tutors, and assists with technical support for tutoring software and reports. The position also helps foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment and may hold special study sessions at the request of instructors, students, the Departmental Tutoring Coordinator, or Department Chair. The position is part-time, with 20 scheduled hours. Compensation is hourly at $18.00.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong command of mathematics and/or statistics subject matter in the relevant area of expertise.
Understanding of effective learning skills and ability to engage students using 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, supporting their understanding of course material outside of class.
Tutor advanced-level courses only within the specialist’s area of expertise.
Help students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
Meet with students on a drop-in basis.
Maintain documentation of tutoring sessions and tutoring interactions; generate department tutoring reports.
Provide course instructors with information that can facilitate student learning of course content.
Use and implement the College’s tutoring software.
Maintain knowledge of course material and instructional methodologies to accommodate different student learning styles.
Attend tutor training sessions.
Provide support to LSS, LSS1, Peer Tutors, and Supplemental Instructional Leaders.
Assist with technical support of tutoring software and reports.
Foster and maintain 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 Department Chair.
Support tutoring programs, outreach activities, and daily program operations as needed.