Columbus State Community College·Newark, Delaware
The specialist provides professional writing tutoring to students individually or in small groups to improve their command of subject matter. They are also responsible for maintaining session documentation and generating reports using the college's tutoring software.
Compensation Type: Hourly
$18.00
The Learning Support Specialist 2 (LSS2) performs the duties of a professional tutor.
The LSS2 will tutor in-person and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assigned subject matter.
The LSS2 must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space.
The LSS2 will communicate with the department regarding individual student progress and needs.
This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor.
The LSS2 must have a strong command of the subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to students using a variety of methods and teaching tools.
Tutoring
Supplements students’ understanding and command of the course material for which the students are seeking assistance, outside of class.
Tutors for introductory courses in discipline area of expertise only.
Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
Meets with students at appointed time.
Administrative/Clerical Functions
Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
Generates department reports for tutoring and maintains documentation of department tutoring interactions.
Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content. Advanced use and implementation of the College’s tutoring software.
Continuous Learning & Mentoring
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the course material, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles.
Attends tutor training sessions.
Provides support to Academic Support Leads, LSS, LSS1, Peer Tutors & Supplemental Instructional Leaders. Assists with technical support of tutoring software and reports.
Full Time/Part Time: Part time
Scheduled Hours: 20
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field. A minimum of two years of teaching or tutoring experience in a higher education environment is required.
Market context
In Delaware, Learning Support Specialist II roles in writing centers are typically competitive because colleges look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field and prior higher-education teaching or tutoring experience. Demand is often tied to student support needs and campus writing services, and applicants with strong feedback, coaching, and academic writing skills tend to stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show tutoring outcomes and writing-center experience.
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