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Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida's Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student's and employee's story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that's supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and supervision of the local Tutoring Center and its staff. Maintains the effective delivery of academic services via Tutoring Center to Indian River students at the campus.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the day-to-day activities of the Tutoring Center and maintain a high-quality, welcoming learning environment
• Train, supervise, and support tutors to ensure they are making effective use of learning resources while they are working with students, staff, and faculty
• Provide tutoring assistance to students in at least one high need area (English, mathematics, science, technology, etc.) and develop learning resources as needed
• Work closely with campus faculty and Tutoring Center staff to identify students who are at risk of dropping or not attending their classes and engage these students in supportive activities to help them succeed
• Coordinate Tutoring Center outreach at the Chastain Campus, which includes tabling, classroom visits, and other promotional activities
• Orient College and local high school students to the Tutoring Center
• Assist with organization of on-site technology trainings and data collection for students and faculty
• Identify common technical knowledge gaps and notify the department manager of potential training needs for students and tutors
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the Tutoring Center's main functional areas (English, reading, Science, or Math).
• Minimum of two (2) years documented teaching experience and/or teaching experience in an individual instruction setting;
• Proven experience with educational technologies;
• Proven knowledge of instructional techniques;
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with diverse populations including students, faculty, staff, supervisors, and administrators;
• Ability to supervise more than a dozen part-time employees;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail;
• Possession of a strong work along with the ability to exercise good judgment;
• Ability to positively represent the Tutoring Center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.