Temporary Learning and Development Facilitator

Department: Student Success Center / 3-5105-000

Division: Student Success – Student Success Center

Salary Plan: Temporary | 20-25 hours per week | approximately one year appointment

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $20.00 – $28.00/hour; commensurate based on experience

Organizational Summary:

The Student Success Center (SSC) division at the University of South Florida (USF) is instrumental in the University’s efforts to continuously improve retention and graduation rates. The SSC provides tutoring and testing services to undergraduate and graduate students and collaborates with other student-centered units on campus, such as the Advising Center, to identify and support students in need of additional academic support. Offering a variety of academic support services, the mission of the department is to strengthen students’ ability to learn effectively and efficiently. This is accomplished through SSC best practices that are content centered and seek to understand the role of tutoring and writing support at USF and adapt to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Position Description:

The OPS Learning and Development Facilitator (LDF) is responsible for developing and implementing a nationally certified peer tutor training. As the primary contact on behalf of the SSC, the LDF works directly with advisors, academic advocates, and other members of the care team to provide support to students at academic risk. The position also supports the Office of Undergraduate Studies and university-wide initiatives connected to Florida Board of Governors performance-based metrics on academic progress rate, transfer retention, and graduation rates. This is an on-site position with a 29-hour work week.

Additionally, the LDF works in partnership with faculty and staff to create learning experiences in support of retention and persistence efforts to include special student populations such as student athletes, veterans, residential students, first-generation, and transfer students. Assisting SSC leadership with human resources functions (time sheet processing, recruitment and retention). This position reports directly to the Director of Student Success Center on the USF St. Petersburg campus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead instructor for all CRLA tutor training sections level 1. Develop training curricula, instructor materials, learner guides, and other materials for undergraduate and graduate student tutors.
• Conduct peer leader observations and evaluations. Define learning goals for each training initiative.
• Develop and facilitate formal and informal workshops and learning experiences for large and small group presentations for faculty and staff, USF departments and colleges, and other campus partners.
• Identify the most appropriate and cost-effective training approach, including selection of training media.
• Supervise OPS hourly tutors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Adult Education or equivalent with one year of experience in a professional training position; or a Master’s degree in the same field. Certain grants and programs may also have specific education and/or certification requirements specific to the subject matter area of the program.
• FLSB1310 Equivalency
• 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a field related to college student success.
• At least one year in college student success, specifically in college learning assistance.
• CRLA certification and/or training experience.

Special Skills / Training:

CRLA certification. Depending on the nature of the program or department, this position may require regular travel between USF campuses and/or day and overnight travel to client locations.

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Curriculum vitae / resume
• A copy of educational transcripts
• Contact information for three references.

The selected candidate must have a current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37973

Posting Date:  10/22/2024

Posting End Date: 11/05/2024 11:59 PM

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

USF’s Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF – St. Petersburg Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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