Gateway Navigator at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description:

Position Summary

This is an applicant pool. Individuals will be hired as needed.
Gateway Navigators are students who work collaboratively with the Gateway Network Program designed to assist students in passing Gateway classes. Navigators to provide individual and group tutoring sessions. This position assists students in improving academic achievement, supports students by reviewing and clarifying learning programs, and provides useful study skills to students that need supplemental help. Navigators also work with faculty to identify student issues (i.e., poor academic performance, test anxiety, poor attendance, etc…) that could be impacting the student negatively, and work to track and mentor students in an effort to improve student success and retention. Navigators are responsible for outreach efforts to retain students.


Salary Schedule: $15.00 - $18.75 per hour not to exceed 19 hours per week.


This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non-probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide academic tutoring to students in specific Gateway courses.

Teach study skills strategies.

Assist students in the preparation for homework and tests, including midterms and finals.

Review class materials and discuss textbook information with students.

Administer practice tests.

Connect with students outside of class regarding attendance issues and test preparation.

Mentor students in order to retain and promote good decision making as it relates to student success.

Help students improve attendance and promote good study habits.

Qualifications

Evidence to the student has passed the subject he or she is being asked to tutor with a grade of "A".

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Good interpersonal communication skills

Recommendation from faculty member

Regular Attendance

Punctuality

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In the event that a tutor must be absent, he or she should contact the Academic Affairs office to report absence. Tutors should also report to work on time and should contact the office of Academic Affairs if they find that they will be unable to meet an appointment at the scheduled time.Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.A complete application packet consists of:

Online application

Before an offer is made, the applicant must provide the following:Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Apply Now