Academic Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Joliet, Illinois, United States Joliet Junior College Full time

Job Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Academic Support Specialist to join our team at Joliet Junior College. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English language and literacy, with the ability to provide exceptional tutoring and support services to students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to students in English language and literacy.
  • Develop and implement instructional support materials to meet individual student needs.
  • Collaborate with instructors to provide assistance that meets individual student needs.
  • Promote tutoring services through various channels, including flyers, schedules, and classroom presentations.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and trainings as required.
  • Assist with the interviewing, selecting, training, and mentoring of peer tutors.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in English language and literature or a related field.
  • Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering support at the post-secondary instructional level.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and impartiality.
  • Patience, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in English language and literature or a related field.
  • Tutoring experience in a community college environment.
  • One (1) year experience in delivering academic support/instruction to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds or diverse cultural/ethnic groups.
  • Experience in adult education.
  • Experience in virtual or online tutoring.
  • Training experience.

Work Environment:

The duties are performed indoors in the usual office or school environment. The ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events is required.



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