Job Description
2008-2009
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LEARNING LAB COORDINATOR/TRANSFER SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
A.
Position Summary
The Learning Lab Coordinator/Transfer Specialist is responsible for planning,
organizing, and managing the developmental education learning lab and for
providing academic, vocational, financial, personal, and transfer assistance to all
participants in the Student Support Services Program.
B.
Organizational Reporting
The Learning Lab Coordinator/Transfer Specialist is responsible to the Director of
TRIO Programs and the Associate Dean of Instruction.
C.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of the Learning Lab Coordinator/ Transfer
Specialist are:
1. to plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the developmental education learning
lab;
2. to coordinate tutorial services for students on the Brewton and Atmore campuses;
3. to facilitate use of computer software for developmental courses;
4. to assist with student testing, advising, and placement in developmental courses;
5. to maintain convenient lab hours for students;
6. to assist in the selection, acquisition, and organization of learning lab resources;
7. to recruit, train, and supervise lab assistants;
8. to locate tutors and coordinate their schedules with those of students needing
assistance;
9. to maintain tutors' hours and paperwork and reports on students;
10. to track progress of developmental students throughout the semester and keep
instructors informed of the students' progress;
11. to serve on department, divisional, and institutional committees as assigned;
12. to provide academic, vocational, financial, personal, and transfer assistance to
sophomore-level program participants;
13. to assist students with registration and COMPASS testing;
14. to provide one-on-one tutoring, on an as-needed basis;
15. to provide assistance to students in finalizing career choice by exploring career
options via discussion, workshops, and assessments;
16. to provide exposure to cultural events (may require overnight travel);
Job Description
2008-2009
17. to travel with sophomore-level program participants to area four-year institutions
for campus visits (may require overnight travel);
18. to establish effective working relationships with four-year institution
representatives to assist transfer participants in the transition from a two-year to a
four-year institution;
19. to maintain excellent records;
20. to assist in matters pertaining to retention;
21. to track progress of former SSS program participants; and
22. to work cooperatively with the Coordinator of Development Studies, the Student
Support Services staff, and the Associate Dean of Instruction to ensure that goals
and objectives of the programs are met.
D.
Other Responsibilities
Assuming other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of TRIO
Programs or the Associate Dean of Instruction or the President or his/her designee.
E.
Performance Evaluations
The Learning Lab Coordinator/Transfer Specialist’s job performance will be
evaluated annually by the Director of TRIO Programs and the Associate Dean of
Instruction.
F.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s required. Experience working with academically and economically
disadvantaged students required. Computer skills required.
G.
Essential Characteristics
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Excellent oral, auditory, and writing skills
Visual ability
Manual dexterity
Ability to manage stress and time well
Mastery of appropriate computer operation skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to bend, kneel, and reach
Willingness to work flexible hours
Mastery of standard business office equipment (calculator, copier, fax machine,
telephone system)
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel, as appropriate
Ability to develop and monitor budgets
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, such as percentages and fractions,
etc.
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2008-2009
H.
Salary Schedule
The salary schedule for this position is based on State Salary Schedule E3.
NOTE: Physical characteristics indicate standard functions for essential job tasks, but are not
intended to limit the applicant pool.
In compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, the college welcomes and encourages
disabled applicants who can perform required functions with reasonable accommodations.
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