AFSCME JOB POSTING CLASSIFICATION College Lab Assistant 2, Natural Sciences Full-Time, Unlimited WORK AREA St. Cloud Technical & Community College Academic HOURS OF WORK M-Th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. POSITION PURPOSE: The Science Center Coordinator/Success Skills Coordinator works in cooperation with faculty, peer tutors, and volunteers to provide an environment which assists students in developing science success and independence. This position will also provide academic support services, workshops, and individual and small group consultative services designed to assist students with developing and implementing tools to succeed academically at SCTCC. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate or higher degree in biology, chemistry, or related AND 1 academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in sciences at the high school level or above OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field from an accredited institution Two years of experience working in a comprehensive 2-year college Experience teaching/tutoring biology or chemistry Successful science work experience Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills Ability to lead small-group training sessions Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Strong working knowledge of Desire2Learn (D2L) Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent human relations skills Successful work experience with diverse students RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Coordinate the daily operations and services of the Science Center Develop, coordinate, and conduct science related programming such as review sessions, facilitated study groups, online tutoring, workshops/seminars, etc. Create and maintain tutoring resource materials that support learning objectives Initiate and facilitate cooperative services with academic departments; acts as a liaison to the science faculty and science tutors, bridging curriculum and tutoring services Supervise student employees, volunteers, and student use of the center in conjunction with the Director Mentor and advise student tutors with respect to appropriate student management, subject matter, study skills, and appreciation of student needs Connect students to academic resources on campus including tutoring, advising, library, etc. Work with students individually or in small groups to assist in developing their science success and independence Work collaboratively with the academic advising center and other student support services to coordinate and deliver resources and opportunities for students Provide high quality academic support services to students, including education regarding time management and organizational skills, study skills, and assistance with task analysis. Assist students with establishing schedules for completion of academic work, and balancing academic responsibilities/requirements with extracurricular activities. Meet with students to follow-up and track progress Be available for drop in and scheduled meetings with students Develop and run workshops and small group activities on issues of academic success. To apply: Submit your online application to www.mn.gov/careers. Apply to Requisition #15MNSC000441. Review of applications will begin December 11, 2015. Position will remain open until filled. For more information, contact Deb Holstad at 320-308-3227 (phone) or dholstad@sctcc.edu.