Learning Assistance or Learning Skills Coordinators or Instructors, and Tutoring Coordinators (Pool)

About San Mateo County Community College District:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

Job Description:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending course assignment, initial placement may range as follows: Lab Courses (Salary Schedule AJ - Laboratory Rate): $83.09-$103.42 per hour; Special Rate Courses (Salary Schedule AJ - Special Rate): $60.01-$75.10 per hour.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Assist new, first-time students in making a successful transition to college life.
2. Provide relevant information and engage students in exercises that will make academic requirements clearer and remove common obstacles that can delay students' progress.
3. Provide instruction on topics including: knowledge of resources, study techniques, writing skills, critical thinking skills, motivation, and self-efficacy.
4. Utilize teaching techniques that place a strong emphasis on group work and peer learning.

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

1. Project-based learning 
2. Learning support and student development theories and relevant applications to learning development 
3. Community building and peer learning
4. Various learning assessment tools and resources

Skills and Abilities:

1. Understanding of and commitment to teaching community college students
2. Teach Learning Center courses
3. Experience working with diverse students, including those with limited proficiency in English 
4. Use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students
5. Preparation for or experience in designing and preparing student success plans 
6. Demonstrate strength in interpersonal communication
7. Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
8. Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards

Requirements:

• Any master's degree level or higher discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed; OR a master's degree or higher in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master's degree or higher with emphasis in adult learning theory (NOTE: Minimum qualifications do not apply to tutoring or learning assistance for which no apportionment is claimed.)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

• a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
• a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. 

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act 
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX 

Work Demands 

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available. 

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online 
• Comprehend speech at normal levels 
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials 
• Sitting for extended periods of time 
• Frequent bending at the waist 
• Physical presence at on-site locations 
• Communicate and interact with others 
• Observe and interpret people and situations 
• Learn and apply new information or skills 
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks 
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks 
• Work with frequent interruptions 
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior 

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities. 

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers. 

Annual Security Report 

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources. 

Application Instructions:

Conditions of Employment

Before employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions). Foreign Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs for satisfying minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of employment.
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully cleared for employment through the background check process. In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information. If a candidate becomes aware of inaccurate information on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address the issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Disclose whether they have received a final administrative determination or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years.
6. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
7. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees 
8. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment. 
9. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses), or a misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed Employment Application (available during the online application process).
2. Resume
3. A cover letter that includes a discussion of the following questions:
   • What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized? 
   • Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved, disproportionately disadvantaged students? 
   • How is your teaching approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?

Interview candidates will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

This position is a "pool" position, meaning openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a "pool" of applications for positions that are needed on an ongoing basis at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. The advantage of "pool" positions is that when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post the position and wait while the position is being advertised. This posting will be active through the end of the current fiscal year (June 30).

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by contacting Jennie Elizalde at elizaldej@smccd.edu or (650) 358-6822 in the Office of Human Resources.

The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any time.

SMCCCD is not an H1B sponsoring employer.