Learning Support Specialist, Tutoring Services

Job Summary

Within the Learning Support Programs unit and under the general supervision of the Executive Director for Writing and Learning the incumbent in this position is responsible for developing implementing and assessing tutoring services across multiple locations and different modes of delivery. The incumbent coordinates the recruiting hiring scheduling and ongoing training of tutors (categorized as Instructional Student Assistants) and collaborates with academic departments to implement tutoring in targeted courses across the curriculum. The Tutoring Services Coordinator is a member of the Office of Writing and Learnings Learning Support team and works collaboratively to develop promote and sustain innovative and inclusive academic resources that support student success at both campus sites.

Department Summary

As the primary academic support unit Learning Support Programs promotes student retention and success by coordinating a comprehensive menu of academic resources and services intended to optimize educational opportunities for Cal Polys vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to supervise student assistants and provide lead work direction.
• Excellent organizational time management and delegation skills with the ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to organize evaluate and coordinate long-range events and plans.
• General knowledge of program assessment tools for conducting research and analysis of program outcomes and impact of programs and ability to present results in a cohesive and organized format.
• Ability to collect compile analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniquesinterviewing and conflict resolution. Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• A masters degree in counseling clinical psychology social work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$66528 - $77951 per year

Classification Range: $66480 - $94716 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.