Coordinator of Learning Resources ( Campus Title Writing, Reading, & ESL Learning Coordinator) - Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College
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Posted: 24-Dec-24
Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 184223
Location: Gardner, MA Category: Professional (Staff Member) Posted On: Mon Dec 23 2024 Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Under supervision of the Assistant Dean of the Learning Commons, the Coordinator of Learning Resources will coordinate learning consultation efforts in Writing, Reading, and ESL. The successful candidate will tutor and teach discipline-applicable learning concepts in 1:1, small group, and class settings; assist with learning program and service development and implementation; develop learning materials/resources; coordinate staff development activities; and perform related work as directed.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate Peer and Professional Consultants in writing, reading, and ESL-adjacent disciplines. Assist with development, implementation, supervision, and reporting of writing, reading, and ESL-adjacent programs/services. Assist the Assistant Dean of the Learning Commons in policy, procedure, budget, and reporting development. Assist with program reviews and staff evaluations.
Liaison with appropriate faculty to align program and service offerings with curricular progress. Invite greater faculty engagement and collaboration on program and service events. Recruit Learning Consultants.
Provide individual, small group, and one-off workshop or classroom-based consulting/teaching to enhance student learning skills and strategies and disciplinary knowledge. Recommend and facilitate individual academic learning skills and strategies. Connect students with librarians, testing, student services, career, wellness, and other departments and services as needed.
Serve as a writing, reading, and ESL resource for Learning Consultants and other professional and paraprofessional staff within the Learning Commons and beyond. Provide or facilitate workshops on student-based learning technology tools as needed.
Develop instructional materials rooted in Universal Design for Learning using proven learning methods (VARK strategies, SQ3R, Cornell Notetaking, Bloom's Taxonomy, Kolb Method, etc.) writing, reading, and ESL-adjacent topics. Advertise and present materials to faculty, staff, and students in multiple contexts (classrooms, workshops, consultations, flyers, etc.). Work with appropriate Learning Commons and Learning Success Center staff members to ensure ease of use in multiple contexts.
Perform administrative tasks in support of data collection and reporting, learning skills development, and content knowledge as needed. Assist with schedule development and day-to-day management of Learning Success Center as needed. Review Center materials (policies, learning materials, resource offerings, etc.) to assist in maintaining an up-to-date and timely collection. Operate computer programs (eg. WCOnline), productivity software (eg. Microsoft and Google Suites), etc., as needed.
Plan and facilitate staff meetings, assist with complex/problem situations, and provide direction in the absence of the Assistant Dean of the Learning Commons. Assists with new staff candidate interviews.
Maintain professional knowledge and participate in mutually agreed to professional development activities.
Perform other duties, directly related to the duties of this position as defined in this E-7, as assigned.
College Service as applicable will likely include Orientation and New Student Welcome events, academic committees, and campus committees.
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Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education, English, Math Liberal Arts, or closely related field;
Five (5) years experience and/or training that includes teaching in assigned specialty, nontraditional student instruction, program management, and personal computer operations; or
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Composition, Rhetoric, TESOL, or Reading, or English or Education degree with an emphasis in Composition, Rhetoric, Literacy, or TESOL
Prior Tutoring or Learning Center management experience
Fluency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning
Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
**** Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants should be aware it is unlikely the salary will be at or near the top of the range.
Grade: 5 Employee Status: Full Time Benefits: Yes Hours per Week: 37.5 Number of Weeks: 52
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
We are an innovative institution for teaching and learning excellence. Students and faculty are at the center of everything we do. If you are looking for the opportunity to come to work every day and help students achieve their dreams, Mount Wachusett Community College is the place for you. Our faculty, staff, and administration forge the direction of the college together - from governance to defining our mission. We understand that for our institution to remain relevant we must continually examine and refine the ways we serve our students. We strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel comfortable and where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and rewarded. We respect and honor our differences and make them work toward the advantage of all. The college is committed to attracting the best faculty and staff for our students, regardless of race, color, religious creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. About the College Mount Wachusett Community College is an accredited, public two-year institution serving 29 cities and towns in North Central ...Massachusetts. The picturesque269-acre main campus is located in Gardner, Massachusetts; satellite sites are located in Leominster, Fitchburg, and Devens. The college offers over 45 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as adult basic education and high school equivalency programs, education and training for business and industry, and noncredit professional and personal enrichment programs. MWCC is on the forefront of state and national civic engagement and service learning initiatives and is nationally recognized as a veteran- friendly school. MWCC is in the process of constructing a $42 million science and technology building to support growing STEM programs. The college community enjoys many resources including the East Wing Art Gallery; the 555-seat Theatre at the Mount which hosts a variety of productions annually; the Fitness and Wellness Center, which offers a wide assortment of fitness classes, exercise equipment and an Olympic-size swimming pool; a complete library with access to thousands of on-line publications and data bases, as well as electronic classrooms. In addition, through its membership in the CWMARS regional library system, access is available to all other public and academic libraries in the region. Our Green Commitment In addition, if sustainability is important to you, Mount Wachusett Community College offers the chance to work at one of the greenest colleges in the nation. We are the largest greenhouse gas reducer of any Massachusetts state college, university, or agency, as recognized by the 2011 Leading By Example Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have also been nationally recognized with a Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature, the supporting organization of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, and several other organizations. Our Gardner campus features two 1.65 MW Vestas V82 wind turbines that are propelling us to near-carbon neutrality for campus operations. With the college's biomass and solar technologies incorporated into the mix, coupled with significant efficiency improvements, MWCC generates nearly all of its energy on-site to operate as a near-zero net energy campus. About our benefitsOur full-time faculty and staff enjoy a liberal benefits package, including generous retirement plans, eleven health insurance options, dental care, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer a tuition remission program which provides education benefits at Massachusetts state colleges, community colleges, and University of Massachusetts Colleges for full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children. Education and lifelong learning are valued here. Additionally, sabbatical opportunities and other professional development opportunities are possible. About the regionMount Wachusett Community College is located a few hours from the stunning beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, an hour's drive from the cultural attractions and big city lights of Boston, and forty-minutes from the county seat of Worcester, with museums, a thriving restaurant scene, and excellent amenities. A wide variety of state and national parks, including the Appalachian Trail, the White Mountains, the Berkshires and the Green Mountains are all a day-trip away. The best that New England has to offer is here: quaint villages, bustling cities, and beautiful vistas. 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