STEM Learning Specialist Review: August 4, 2017 (Job #17-63) Student Services Professional II (SSP II), STEM Learning Specialist, $3,537 to $5,028/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a full-time, benefited, 11/12 pay plan (work 11 months with pay and benefits over 12 months) position with a one-year probationary period in the Learn- ing Center. Position Summary: The HSU Learning Center is committed to fostering academic growth for HSU's diverse student body by providing positive, collaborative, and inclusive learning environments. Under lead oversight of the Learning Center Director, the STEM Learning Specialist helps university students strengthen academic skills, par- ticularly in science and math. The Specialist oversees the science and math peer tutoring labs and works directly with students. The Specialist assesses student needs, guides peer support, hires and trains tutors, develops and con- ducts workshops, and collaborates with faculty and staff. In particular, the Specialist will work closely with science faculty to fulfill the mission of the Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) STEM grant, a grant designed to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students graduating with degrees in STEM disciplines. Duties: This position is responsible for the coordination of the Science and Math Tutoring Labs and will work with individual students to strengthen academic skills. Tutoring Labs coordination involves hiring, training and supervising student tutors; processing payroll; promoting and evaluating program services; as well as collabo- rating with campus departments to tailor services in areas of science and math support. The Specialist will help students improve study skills and will develop and present learning and study strategies workshops. Incumbent will make referrals to programs within the Learning Center as well as to other departments, and will maintain appropri- ate documentation of services provided. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of related professional work at secondary (high school) or college level. Related master’s degree may substitute as one year of professional experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of tutoring pedagogy, learning theory, and skills needed for students to be successful in science and mathematics courses. Demonstrated ability to work with a di- verse student population and students with disabilities. Competence in developing and facilitating interactive work- shops and trainings. Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse student, staff, faculty, and community members. Demonstrated understanding of college student development. Ex- cellent computing skills (MS Word, Excel, presentation software). Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Preferred Qualifications: Credential, graduate degree, or equivalent teaching experience in science and/or mathematics. Classroom teaching, curriculum development, and/or higher education experience preferred. Ability to analyze data. Second language desirable. Priority will be given to applicants who have overcome barriers similar to those confronting HSU's student population of majority low-income, first-generation college students. Application Procedure: Please note that Humboldt State University now requires application materials to be submitted electronically. If assistance is needed, the Human Resources & Academic Personnel Services office (located in Siemens Hall room 212) has a computer station available and our front office team would be happy to assist you. Qualified applicants should submit electronically the following materials: Letter of Interest; HSU Employment Application; Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Contact information for at least three professional references Submission of the application materials should be sent as email attachments to [email protected]. Please include your last name and the job # (17-63) in the subject line of the email. (Continued on reverse)