Dean College Hiring for Study Lab Monitor at Franklin, MA Full Time

Category:: Administration/Staff
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Department:: The Morton Family Learning Center
Locations:: Franklin, MA
Posted:: Aug 14, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-Time Academic Year
Position ID:: 166158

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor’s and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College’s student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor’s degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn’t any one thing. It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It’s our secret formula. It’s the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn’t one thing, it’s everything

Job Description:

The Morton Family Learning Center Study Lab Monitor oversees activity and tracks attendance for the college-wide evening study lab which occurs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. In addition to monitoring activity within the Study Lab, the Monitor will direct students to tutoring services and provide academic support when appropriate. Time management, organization and long-term planning are some of the skills that students gain through working with Study Lab Monitors.

This position requires a Tuesday and Thursday evening commitment from 7-9pm for a total of 4 hours per week during the semester; however, there may be the opportunity to work additional hours through our Academic Coaching program for qualified candidates. Study Lab Monitor is a fall-spring semester, part-time position.

Job Duties

• Oversee the evening Study Lab on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the semester.
• Track nightly attendance for Study Lab attendees.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate concerns to the Director.
• Provide direct assistance when appropriate.
• Refer students to writing, math and subject area tutors as needed.
• Refer students to reference librarians as needed.
• Assist Morton Family Learning Center staff with special projects as assigned by the Director, including occasional administrative duties.
• Email regular updates regarding Study Lab to the Director of the Learning Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Academic Probation to address academic concerns.
• Maintain an environment of mutual respect.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in special education, Education, English or related field.
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties, preferably at the college level.
• Understanding of student development theory and different learning styles.
• Experience motivating students in the learning process.
• Prospective candidates must be available to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the fall and spring semesters.
• Prospective candidates must be prepared to sit for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook are essential.
• Prospective candidates must be prepared to look at computer screens for extended periods of time.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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