Chemistry Coordinator - Center for Academic Success

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Under direct supervision of the Director for the Center for Academic Success (CfAS) the Chemistry Coordinator performs a myriad of duties related to the administration, curriculum, and instruction at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) learning centers. Works in a team environment within the constructs of the CfAS as well as with various academic units and academic support departments across the FIU community.

• Collaborates with the Director to maintain effective organizational operations (e.g., scheduling, communication) and instructional programmatic operations (e.g., tutoring, workshops) of the Center for Academic Success (CfAS) at both MMC & BBC.
• Manages and has oversight of the daily activities related to the functions, operations, and services provided by the CfAS at the Modesto Maidique Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus, e.g. recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating tutors in chemistry.
• Models pedagogically and andragogically sound practices for tutors' training and development.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of the tutor training program.
• Assists in the oversight of the subject-specific tutoring via individual, small group, study hall, and supplemental instruction at MMC & BBC.
• Identifies strategies for assessing the needs of students relative to chemistry.
• Designs and implements resources and workshops relative to chemistry.
• Assists with the creation, development, and implementation of academic support initiatives that expands the CfAS and collaborates with university departments.
• Contributes to the administration and budget management of the CfAS at both MMC & BBC.
• Collaborates with university-wide administration, faculty, and academic councils/committees at MMC & BBC.
• Represents the CfAS on university and SUS committees.
• Assists with the annual CfAS Symposium.
• Contributes to the maintenance of the CfAS membership and collaboration with professional organizations, e.g. Florida College Learning Center Association (FCLCA), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), National Association for Developmental Education (NADE), National Center for Science Education (NCSE), etc.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Assists with data collection, interpretation, and report of academic support programs delivered by the CfAS.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree.

• Degree in chemistry or chemistry education.
• Demonstration of program development and instructional training.
• Experience incorporating effective STEM pedagogical practices into initiatives dedicated to academic success.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

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• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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