Learning Specialist #11319

Academic Support

Anticipated Start Date 8/1/2023

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Learning Specialist.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor’s degree with a strong mathematics and/or biological science background. Computer science experience is a plus. The position also requires two (2) years of related work experience in teaching, tutoring, or other academic support areas.

Working Hours: Work hours will vary between 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and may require reporting to more than one DSC campus.

The starting salary is $38,500.00.

Posted Date: 5/10/2023 Closing Date: 5/24/2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center.
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and present individualized and/or group academic assistance to students. Mentor and evaluate peer/professional tutors.
• Prepare, coordinate, and conduct orientations, training, and/or workshops for students, faculty, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist students with using computerized equipment.
• Create and update supplemental resources to assure programs and services conform to best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of academic disciplines to better provide support.
• Gather, verify, and maintain data to support periodic and special reports. Review and process daily paperwork.
• Attend staff meetings, professional seminars, and conferences to improve academic and professional skills.
• Maintain and safeguard equipment, materials, and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must be able to relate to and work with students individually and/or in small groups, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively. They will exercise strong organizational skills, work in a multiple-task environment, promote positive student, faculty and staff relations.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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