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Developmental Education Support Specialist
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Developmental Education Support Specialist
Non-Discrimination Statement Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Erin Spanberger, Title IX Coordinator and Kim Dial as Deputy Title IX Coordinator titleix@richland.edu
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Position Information
| Position Title | Developmental Education Support Specialist |
|---|---|
| Job Category | Full-Time Staff |
| Division | Student Success |
| Department | Main Campus |
| Job Description | The Developmental Education Support Specialist provides targeted academic support for students enrolled in developmental English and Math courses, with a focus on accelerated eight-week course models. Working in close collaboration with faculty, embedded tutors, success coaches, and Project READ Plus staff, this position delivers in-class and individualized assistance designed to strengthen foundational literacy and math skills, improve student retention, and promote timely progression to college-level coursework. The Support Specialist plays a key role in connecting students with real-time academic support, addressing learning barriers early, and contributing to institutional goals of student persistence, completion, and engagement. Position may include facilitating Student Development courses, as assigned by supervisor. This position is grant funded and is subject to additional funding beyond March 2026. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide in-class and individualized academic support for students enrolled in developmental English and Math courses. Facilitates collaborative efforts between Academic Success Center Director, Accommodations Specialist, Student Success, Testing Specialist, faculty, and other members of the college community. Collaborate with faculty, tutors, and Project READ Plus staff to ensure effective academic support. Connect students with success coaching, and other campus or community resources to address academic and personal needs. Monitor and track student attendance, engagement, and outcomes; collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and make budget recommendations to support program evaluation and improvement. Deliver presentations and training on learning strategies, English/Math skills, and student success practices for individuals, groups, and the college community to support success and retention. Assesses outcomes for student participants. Assist faculty and advisors by sharing success strategies, resources, and student-specific feedback to promote persistence and progression to college-level coursework. May facilitate Student Development courses. Manage administrative functions such as payroll, supplies, and technology or maintenance requests to ensure smooth program operations. Perform other related duties as assigned. |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s in Education, English, Mathematics, or related field. At least one year of experience in tutoring, academic support, student services, or education is required. with preference for candidates experienced in working with diverse student populations and familiarity with accelerated course models, developmental education, or adult literacy initiatives. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience in higher education preferred. Experience in working with diverse student populations and familiarity with accelerated course models, developmental education, or adult literacy initiatives. |
| Physical Demands | PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information. Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or sitting when working with students. EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be occasional irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and travel. Summer hours may vary. TRAVEL Occasional travel to local events, local agencies, extension sites, and meetings or conferences. CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity. Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely manner. RISK MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with daily supervision of College division ensuring that the safety needs of faculty and students are communicated and met and that the risk is reduced by monitoring conditions, events, and circumstances present through daily operations in the accomplishment of job position tasks and functions. Provide careful supervision and protection of college’s real and personal property. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. |
| Salary | Pay Band E-9: Minimum Salary $44,481.72 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S266P |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Job Open Date | |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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