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Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting Learning Centre (LC) activities by providing individual and group tutorials on an appointment or drop-in basis to VCC students and for identifying appropriate learning materials that will facilitate independent study.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting Learning Centre (LC) activities by providing individual and group tutorials on an appointment or drop-in basis to VCC students and for identifying appropriate learning materials that will facilitate independent study.
Incumbents will tutor students from different programs with different levels of language proficiency at a literacy through first year university level in some or all of the following subjects: English (essay and report writing), and English as an Additional Language, presentation skills, resume/cover letter writing and job interview skills.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
1. Informally analyzes and interprets learning needs and proposes learning strategies and/or resources and, if necessary, refers students to appropriate College services.
2. Assists students with specific learning needs as identified by students or instructors.
3. Helps students develop effective study skills and independent learning strategies.
4. Tutors students remotely using email and phone.
5. Provides online tutoring via etutoring platform as required.
6. Adapts resources and/or develops new resources such as worksheets, quizzes etc. in consultation with the coordinator, to help meet student learning needs.
7. Identifies appropriate new learning resources for LC.
8. Provides small group workshops related to a variety of topics within subject areas.
9. Orients students to LC services and resources.
10. Supervises and provides instruction to students in the use of computers, audio equipment, printers and computer-based learning materials and ensures the smooth running of equipment mentioned above.
11. Records statistics to monitor student use of LC.
12. Participates as an active team member in departmental planning and meetings.
13. Assists with LC operational tasks including duplicating, supplies/materials purchasing, tidying space, answering phone, etc.
14. Provides feedback on student resumes and cover letters.
15. Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline including post-secondary training in ESL and 4 years related experience working with adult students and English as an Additional Language learners or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to employ effective tutoring strategies for individual and group sessions for adult learners.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Salary Range – Prorated based on FTE
PAYGRADE 25: $2,095.57 to $2,458.55 bi-weekly.
Employment Group Support Staff (CUPE)
Type of Position Temporary
Employment Type Full Time
Department LEARNING CENTRES
Primary Location – This position may require you to work at all VCC locations. Broadway
Is this posting only for internal applicants? No
Desired Start Date – May be subject to change 03/07/2022
Position End Date – For Temporary Positions 06/17/2022
Vacation Blackout Dates
Number of Hours per Week 35
Work Schedule – Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department
Monday – Thursday, 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 8:45 am – 4:15 pm
Eligible for Fortnight No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Posting Open Date 02/18/2022
Posting Close Date 03/04/2022
Is this a pooled posting? No
