TBR | The College System of Tennessee

The Assistant Coordinator of the Academic Success Center is a full-time, 12-month position, located at the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington, TN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Academic Success Center during open lab times at the JNC, including maintaining student files and security related to testing, tutoring, and data associated with the ASC JNC.
• Occasionally travel to alternate DSCC locations for meetings and training.
• Work daily with the ASC Director on tutoring, open lab schedules, Accuplacer workshops, and test prep instructions.
• Provide assistance with recruitment, contract creation, timesheet management, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of tutors at the JNC Academic Success Center.
• Become familiar with and support students with using the academic software that is integrated in courses offered at the College.
• Assist with campus events that promote the Academic Success Center.
• Maintain check out list for ASC hardware and software issued to students and instructors.
• Respond to email, phone, and other communication inquiries related to the ASC in a timely manner.
• When needed, meet with colleagues in all other student support service areas to coordinate learning plans for students who are receiving support in multiple areas.
• Use Faculty Feedback and Early Warning grades to reach out to students and provide them with needed academic support.
• Schedule lab time for classes and assist instructors working in the ASC.
• Run TutorTrac and ARGOS reports as needed.
• Counsel, motivate, and tutor students located on the Jimmy Naifeh Center.
• Serve on college committees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary: Desk work; travel may be required for college or program activities, trainings, and/or meetings. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Must communicate well in oral and written English and work well with others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•    Associate Degree in one of the disciplines offered at DSCC.

•    Experience working with students in a tutoring setting.

•    6 months to 1-year supervisory experience, preferable in an academic setting.

•    Proficiency in Word, Excel and other Microsoft software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Experience in a community college setting.

•    Bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines offered at DSCC.

Minimum starting pay is $34,400 annually ($17.65 per hour). With additional experience, pay increases to a maximum pay of $41,300.

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.