Learning Resource Specialist

Full-time, Faculty (199 Day 11 Month)

$78,004.31- $ per year

Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Faculty

Projected Timeline:

Anticipated Application Screening Period:
Week of April 7, 2026

Tentative First Interview Dates:
Week of 4/27 (Zoom) or May 7-8, 11, 2026 (In Person)

Tentative Second Interview Date:
May 12, 2026 (In Person)

Tentative

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Instruction and the direction of the Chair of the Center for Academic Success (CAS), this position provides leadership and management to develop and maintain the District's Center for Academic Success at the Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn County Center, and online.

POSITION DUTIES:

In addition to the representative duties below, the specific position is also responsible for the following at the Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn County Center, and online:

* Maintains and supports a comprehensive tutoring and tutor training program.

* Provide effective academic coaching for students seeking educational support.

* Identify and implement new methods and materials for use in learning assistance programs.

* Act as a liaison to faculty, student services personnel, students, and the community.

* Maintain a supportive learning environment in the Center for Academic Success at multiple service locations and online.

* Supervise interns and student staff.

* Develop and facilitate appropriate workshops for students and staff.

* Assist in the recruitment of student employees and interns.

The responsibilities of the Learning Resource Specialist (LRS) include, but are not limited to the following:

A. Job Specific

* Teach courses offered in the program, meeting "teacher of record" requirements as necessary.

* Maintain and update a tracking system for students using the Center for Academic Success services.

* Provide effective learning assistance for students seeking tutorial help.

* Maintain existing learning resource materials, identify new materials (including software), and make them available to faculty, tutors and students.

* Assist in the hiring and supervision of instructional aides, student assistants, SI leaders, and tutors at all Butte College locations.

* Facilitate and supervise test proctoring.

* Schedule and staff appropriate workshops for students and staff in conjunction with appropriate Chairs.

* Provide assistance to the coordinator as assigned.

* Provide information on general and specific CAS services and activities to students, faculty and community on a regular basis.

* Assume other reasonably related duties as negotiated.

B. Professional Growth and Currency

* Maintain currency and update academic, professional, and/or technical knowledge

C. Area or Departmental Responsibilities

* Maintain a supportive learning environment in the Center for Academic Success both on and off campus.

* Maintain and support a comprehensive tutor training program, including the possible teaching of tutor training courses.

* Implement and support a comprehensive tutoring program.

* Implement and support a Supplemental Instruction Program.

* Promote the Center and provide outreach to faculty and students.

* Serve as a liaison to faculty in various disciplines to ensure appropriate services are available.

* Serve as a liaison to student service personnel to ensure collaboration is maximized.

* Assist in institutional research, including measuring success of Center efforts.

* Staff and/or provide for orientation sessions/tours.

* Assist in creation and dissemination of employee development resources and promotional materials.

* Develop and assess student learning outcomes.

D. College-wide Service

* Serve on College committees.

* Serve on College committees and project teams.

* Serve as a sponsor to student clubs and organizations.

* Participate in faculty/college governance.

* Participate on special project teams or ad hoc committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* The minimum qualifications to teach any master's level discipline in which learning assistance is provided at the college where the instructor is employed; OR

* Master's Degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other…