Specialist, UC/Academic Enhancement Center

Posting Number SF01836

Job Title Specialist, UC/Academic Enhancement Center

Position Number 109722

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 9

Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $53,392 – $80,006

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department University College for Academic Success

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes 

Job Description Summary 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 9, 2024. Applications received after August 9, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist with development and delivery of peer tutoring services in STEM, Business, and select other disciplines, under the supervision of the Coordinator, UC/Academic Enhancement Center (Tutoring Programs).

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with development and administration of training programs for tutors and receptionists.

Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of peer tutors.

Monitor tutors’ progress toward completing staff development requirements, and advise them on their work through staff observation.

Schedule and assist in supervision of tutoring staff in drop-in center and appointment based settings.

Assist with scheduling and administration of all forms of STEM/BUS and other tutoring.

Assist with program planning, assessment, data collection and evaluation.

Attend to tutoring center spaces: ensure that space is well-supplied, orderly, and that the technology is functioning properly.

Assist tutors and students with technology related needs pertaining to the online tutorial modality.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with student staff payroll.

Assist with reception administration function, as needed.

Assist all Center Coordinators with outreach to classrooms, at campus events, and representing the AEC to the community.

Regularly contribute to the AEC social media pages, platforms, and website.

Assist with tutorial observations and feedback, as needed.

Learn and administer the TracCloud Software functions daily.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software, Google Workspace.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of two years’ experience as a peer or professional tutor or learning center employee (part-time work included).

3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

5. Demonstrated organizational skills.

6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

8. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:

1. Master’s degree in a higher education, student personnel or related field.

2. Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis.

3. Demonstrated experience in a Learning Center environment with exposure to course connected learning assistance models, peer-led learning support, and knowledge of tutorial best practices.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental ConditionsThe incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 07/29/2024

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

(#4) Other Document – (Diversity Statement) – One-page statement addressing demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13741

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