PT Coordinator - Embedded Course Support (ECS)

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Summary:

The Embedded Course Support (ECS) Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day implementation of embedded academic support initiatives, including Supplemental Instruction (SI), peer-led learning, and embedded tutoring. Under the direction of the Academic Support Center Manager, the coordinator supports the embedded tutor recruitment, training, and programmatic deployment of academic support services; and coordinates course-based support to promote student engagement, academic success, persistence, and retention.

Compensation for the Coordinator - Embedded Course Support (ECS) is $23.08-$25.97 an hour.

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide administrative and programmatic coordination for Embedded Course Support (ECS), including Supplemental Instruction (SI), embedded tutoring, peer-led learning, and other course-based academic support initiatives.

• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and monitoring of embedded support staff.

• Coordinate the assignment of peer and embedded tutors to participating course sections and facilitate scheduling of SI sessions, embedded support activities, room reservations, and digital learning environments.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for embedded course support-related faculty requests, student referrals, peer tutor needs, course assignments, and program logistics.
• Coordinate the facilitation of training, professional development, workshops, and small-group learning activities related to embedded academic support initiatives
• Collect, monitor and report data related to student participation, engagement, service utilization, and academic outcomes for Embedded Course Support initiatives.

• Develop and administer surveys, assessment tools, observations, and feedback mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness, peer tutor performance, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Assist with the coordination and promotion of Academic Support Center programming, including peer-led learning sessions, student success workshops, course support activities, and academic skill development initiatives.

• Monitor student engagement and participation trends and support persistence, retention, and early intervention strategies in collaboration with faculty, Student Success, and Academic Support Center staff.

• Collaborate with Academic Support Center staff to support operational planning and align Embedded Course Support services with college priorities for student learning, success, persistence, and retention.

• Maintain program files, procedures, guides, training materials, course resources, and peer educator resources using technology and learning management systems and shared drives.

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus partners to strengthen faculty engagement, expand course-based support, and promote Academic Support Center services.

• Identify and recommend instructional resources, educational technology, and digital tools that enhance peer learning, embedded support, and program delivery.

• Promote Embedded Course Support and increase campus awareness of Supplemental Instruction, embedded tutoring, peer education, and related Academic Support Center services through presentations, faculty outreach, student engagement, and promotional efforts.

• Participate in professional development and remain informed of current practices in Supplemental Instruction, peer education, embedded tutoring, learning assistance, and academic support.

• Know, understand, and demonstrate ICC’s core values: connect with students, own the situation, build relationships, go the extra mile, act professionally, and work as a team.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Associate’s degree in education or a related field and two (2) years of experience in an educational, learning, or student support setting, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS, and scheduling platforms.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with supporting developmental or underprepared learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects, multitask, and work independently or on a team.
• Knowledge of Supplemental Instruction (SI), embedded tutoring, peer-led learning, and course-based academic support models and practice.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student learning, peer education, academic support, and student persistence and retention strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Prior experience coordinating schedules
• Experience working in a community college environment
• Experience working or participating in a Supplemental Instruction Program
• Experience working in an academic learning center environment
• Prior experience with public speaking, workshop and small group facilitation
• Knowledge of academic support tracking systems

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays;  2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.