Learning Resource Center Administrator - Writing Center

Salary: $73,020.00 - $75,211.00 Annually
Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00015868
Division: Instruction
Department: Academic Success Programs(277)
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Our Opportunity
*For priority consideration, please submit applications by Wednesday, November 8, 2023.*
(SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Learning Resource Center Administrator - Writing Center.
The Learning Resource Center Administrator - Writing Center reports to the Dean of Academic Success Programs and is responsible for developing and leading a program of inclusive and meaningful training for student tutors across all disciplines (writing, math, science, humanities, etc.) and management of a library-based Writing Center that benefits student learning. The Writing Center is one of two tutoring centers located on the SPSCC campus, both of which are housed on the main campus. The Learning Resource Center Administrator - Writing Center is expected to exercise initiative, independence, and discretion in both the development of student tutor training curriculum and the administration and daily operation of the Writing Center. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 40 hours per week, and is an exempt, union represented position.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the , offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE on our campuses - permits are not required
• On-campus
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different on campus
• Lots of activities with our , which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the
• that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  1. Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  2. The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

What You'll Do
As the Writing Center Administrator:

• Promote and participate in the development of a marketing and promotional campaign for the newly relocated Writing Center.
• Organize the daily operation of the Writing Center including support for faculty, student, and tutor needs. Develop protocols and procedures to ensure efficient and safe center operations.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Maintain the Writing Center's web presence and other electronic media to connect the center's resources accurately and efficiently to all students.
• Identify, recruit, select and hire part-time classified and student tutors.
• Administer the online appointment scheduling system to track tutoring center use for assessment and planning purposes. Train faculty, staff, and tutors in its use.
• Collaborate with SPSCC Library staff to establish space policies that foster an inclusive, active, and shared learning space that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Coordinate, schedule and conduct peer-led study group sessions, as appropriate.
• Participate in the coordination of the e-Tutoring program and monitor student use.
• Coordinate and manage tutoring services based on specific funding sources, such as Perkins grant funding.
• Develop work schedules for student and non-student employees.
• Attend new student orientations, open houses, and recruitment events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As the Tutor Training Coordinator:

• Establish and maintain a holistic tutor-training program that supports both tutors and students.
• Remain up to date on current best practices within the field of tutoring for community college environments, including participating in continuing education and training activities that support this work.
• Collaborate with SPSCC teaching faculty to maintain and expand the embedded writing tutor program in identified courses as well as develop tutor training materials/handouts for all disciplines served by the two tutoring centers at SPSCC.
• Collaborate with the Learning ResourcesCenter Administrator - Quantitative Learning Center to ensure student tutor training materials are relevant, timely, and useful.
• Collaborate with the other LRC administrator to provide a unified tutor orientation and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Possess
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communication Studies, or other closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tutoring pedagogies and methodologies.
• Experience directing or coordinating a tutoring program in a post-secondary setting.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge of anti-racist writing strategies
• Leadership experience collaborating with underrepresented, marginalized communities.

To Apply
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining UnitThis position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.
SPSCC OFFERS:
A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and optional deferred compensation programs. The position is eligible to participate in the (SBRP) and (DRS). Employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs. For health benefit information go to
COMPENSATION
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package, with an employee benefits package worth about 30% of your salary.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
Annual leave includes 24 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave
For more benefits information please visit our website.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communication Studies, or other closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your approach to collaboration and how you work in a culturally diverse group to reach a common goal.
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Describe your instructional pedagogy as it relates to inclusivity.
Required Question