SUMMIT Faculty Coordinator (STEM Tutoring) (Success Using Multiple Methods in Tutoring (SUMMIT))

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Success Using Multiple Methods in Tutoring (SUMMIT) is a Learning Center program that encompasses all tutoring services, including an embedded academic peer support program: Peer Academic Support Structure (PASS). The SUMMIT Faculty Coordinator works closely with the Learning Center Faculty Coordinator to develop SUMMIT and its programs, including the PASS program. Work includes the development, enhancement and implementation of academic assistance programs; the development of curriculum and training programs; the assessment of all programs, the setting of procedures and work protocols for Instructional Assistants, Student Tutors, Academic Support Peers, and other staff; the coordination with other programs; and extensive outreach with instructional faculty. The Summit Coordinator actively participates as a member of the Academic Support Committee and other associated committees and workgroups, and assists as appropriate with Equity Plan projects, BSI projects and other student success projects and planning.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

• Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
• Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu .

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Program Development/ Evaluation/ Modification- Provide planning, development and implementation for all SUMMIT academic assistance programs; analyze and evaluate existing programs, procedures and work protocols, adding to, modifying and/or revising them, as necessary so that all programs and activities promote student success; work with the Research and Planning Office to develop research queries relating to programs with the goal of enhancing student retention and success; assist with program reviews and revisions as required. Develop and implement new tutoring programs, trainings and training curriculum for SUMMIT; market SUMMIT programs, develop procedures for access to services and facilities; maintain currency of understanding of laws and proposed legislation pertinent to academic support programs; serve as liaison between the Tutor Center and faculty members. In collaboration with other Learning Center faculty, explain and promote SUMMIT programs and offerings to Sierra College departments, programs, and faculty; create and develop new and needed tutoring interventions based on best practices and the latest research of national learning center organizations and tutor/learning center certification organizations. Oversee the budget and statistics for current projects, and submit semester reports to the Learning Center Faculty Coordinator and LRC Dean.

Recruitment/ Selection/ Training/ Supervision/ Evaluation of Staff - Establish criteria for selection of Tutors and Academic Support Peers; develop procedures/classes for training Tutors and Academic Support Peers that ensure proper pedagogical practices; develop techniques and standards for the supervision of Tutors, Academic Support Peers, and other Learning Center staff; supervise and observe Tutors and Academic Support Peers and provide feedback to them; encourage them to develop their tutoring and overall job skills in accordance with District policies and procedures and in collaboration with other Tutoring/Learning Center staff. Advertise available Tutor and Academic Support Peer positions to Rocklin Campus faculty members so suitable applicants may be referred; research student populations for potential Tutor and Academic Support Peer applicant pools, actively seeking diverse applicant referrals from among the Learning Center service users, student employees, staff members, and faculty; interview potential Tutors and Academic Support Peers.

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Education and Experience Guidelines : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Degrees/Experience:

Incumbent must possess a Master’s Degree or higher or the equivalent in any master’s level discipline taught at Sierra College; or, a master’s degree in education, educational psychology, instructional psychology, library and information science, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.

Desirable:

Three (3) or more years of experience in providing or overseeing academic support services for STEM subjects.

Undergraduate and/or graduate STEM degree.

National College Learning Center Association Certification.

Licenses/Certifications:

Incumbent must possess or be able to possess prior to appointment in this position and maintain a valid California Class C or higher driver’s license, in order to accomplish official travel within or outside the District in District or privately owned vehicles.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts with conferred degree and date MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION

Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources .

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

• World Education Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of :

Learning theory and mindsets; teaching methods and philosophies; conflict resolution techniques; human resource management principles and practices; budgetary practices; effective microcomputer operation, including general software packages/applications; familiarity with academic center tracking and appointment software.

Ability to :

Manage programs employing a diverse staff serving a diverse student population; work independently; maintain effective working relationships with students and staff; make oral presentations to groups; project program needs; resolve conflicts; communicate effectively orally and in writing; develop, administer, and evaluate budgets; analyze and devise audit trail systems; analyze and interpret Federal and State laws pertinent to community college tutorial programs and categorically-funded program criteria; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate a microcomputer to utilize general software applications and to access host computer network utilities for email, shared software, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Environment - T he conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office and/or classroom environment engaged in work of a primarily moderately active nature, and to accomplish the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly : Utilize hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to type/keyboard and otherwise operate microcomputers and other office equipment; sit, to accomplish desk work; stand upright in order to present lectures while instructing; walk to move about office and campus environs. Frequently : Utilize vision (near and far) to read printed materials and computer screens and to observe and evaluate video-tape materials. Occasionally : Kneel, bend, and stoop to access materials in files cabinets, etc.; lift (from overhead, waist, and floor level, max. 35 lbs.) and carry (max. 35 lbs.) to move boxes, books, and other materials into and out of storage areas.

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Competitive benefits package
• 175 day per year contract
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

COMPENSATION

Placement on the District’s Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $66,812.56 to $89,535.23 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $119,985.75. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

• Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
• Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu .

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

Employment ApplicationResume or Curriculum VitaeApplicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.

• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
• What role should faculty play in student success?
• Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
• How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?

Helpful Tip:

Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).

Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants .

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).

Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process

Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval

Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found at https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/ .

H1B1 Visa Sponsorship Not Available

At this time, we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu .

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.

If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.

TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice

English 1-800-735-2929

Spanish 1-800-855-3000

Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO

English 1-800-735-2922

Spanish 1-800-855-3000

From or to Speech-to- Speech

English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784

Closing Date/Time: Sun, 01 Mar 2026

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