Gateway Navigator

This is an applicant pool. Individuals will be hired as needed. Gateway Navigators are students who work collaboratively with the Gateway Network Program designed to assist students in passing Gateway classes. Navigators to provide individual and group tutoring sessions. This position assists students in improving academic achievement, supports students by reviewing and clarifying learning programs, and provides useful study skills to students that need supplemental help.

Navigators also work with faculty to identify student issues (i.e., poor academic performance, test anxiety, poor attendance, etc...) that could be impacting the student negatively, and work to track and mentor students in an effort to improve student success and retention. Navigators are responsible for outreach efforts to retain students.

Salary

Schedule:

$15.00 - $18.75 per hour not to exceed 19 hours per week.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non-probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

• Provide academic tutoring to students in specific Gateway courses.
• Teach study skills strategies.
• Assist students in the preparation for homework and tests, including midterms and finals.
• Review class materials and discuss textbook information with students.
• Administer practice tests.
• Connect with students outside of class regarding attendance issues and test preparation.
• Mentor students in order to retain and promote good decision making as it relates to student success.
• Help students improve attendance and promote good study habits.

• Evidence to the student has passed the subject he or she is being asked to tutor with a grade of "A".
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Recommendation from faculty member
• Regular Attendance
• Punctuality

In the event that a tutor must be absent, he or she should contact the Academic Affairs office to report absence. Tutors should also report to work on time and should contact the office of Academic Affairs if they find that they will be unable to meet an appointment at the scheduled time.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).

E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.