Supplemental Instruction Specialist-Science (TASC)

Supplemental Instruction Specialist-Science (TASC)

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Location Bradenton

Job Type Staff / Administration

Department Tutoring and Academic Success Center

Opening Date 03/19/2026

Closing Date Continuous

FLSA Exempt

Hours Per Week 35

Work days S-F Variable

Desired start date 4/15/26

Description Benefits SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day workweek during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status. Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary Oversees student learning activities in the Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC): designs, pilots, implements, coordinates, and assesses individual and group tutoring, study coaching, supplemental instruction initiatives, workshop programs, and developmental skills labs. This person engages with a large number of students every day, teaching and reinforcing the skills and strategies to help students become independent and active learners, while providing content specific support. This person develops, organizes, updates, and maintains relevant study materials, coordinates TASC learning initiatives with the TASC team, faculty, course coordinators, or Department Chairs.

Annually salary range $27,871.00 - $40,919.00 * Prorated for 35 hours weekly 12months.

This staff member will tutor life and physical sciences such as biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and other subject areas as assigned. This position will primarily be at the Bradenton campus but may also have regular duty assignments at other campuses.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the Colleges need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• Designs, implements, coordinates, and assesses the success of: tutoring, study coaching, and supplemental instruction initiatives.
• Develop study and review materials for use in these initiatives.
• Maintains expert knowledge in one or more academic area (Math, English, or Science).
• Serves as a resource person for the peer tutors (student tutors).
• Mentor and trains new student tutors.
• Develops and maintains the tutor training manual and training materials.
• Tutor students individually who request assistance.
• Presents TASC orientations to students and faculty and represents the TASC at college events.
• Designs and implements individualized student development activities on a case-by-case basis to help students achieve academic improvement consistent with their goals, values, interests, and abilities.
• Supervises the operation of the TASC during evening and weekend hours, as required when the Lab Manager is not present.
• Ensures that all staff and students contribute to a productive study atmosphere in the TASC.
• Keeps current on changing professional practices and the growing use of instructional technologies.
• Learns, manages, implements, and trains in the use of current study skills and academic software platforms, learning management systems, printing systems, etc. Instructs staff and students in their appropriate use. Troubleshoots common issues.
• Conducts workshops on demand.
• Coordinates with students and faculty to incorporate material that addresses the needs of the students.
• Develops workshop materials, prepares presentations, and utilizes a variety of instructional approaches as appropriate for an academically diverse population.
• Works collaboratively with other TASC staff members to ensure smooth operation of the TASC: organizes and updates inventories and usage records, maintains and troubleshoots student use computers and printers, report equipment in need of repair, participates in selection of learning resource materials and other supplies for purchase, open and close the facility as needed.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent from four-year college, or university and one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience tutoring and/or teaching college students is preferred.
• Must have "expert knowledge" in one of the academic fields supported through the TASC: demonstrable knowledge of college level math (algebra, trigonometry and either statistics or calculus) or college level science (at least two of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy & physiology), or college level English.

Supervisory Experience:

• One or more years of experience as a "lead" employee, with responsibility for scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail.
• Additional knowledge of discipline specific software.
• Must be proficient in current College e-mail, database and other College required software.
• Must remain current with technology changes.

Certificates and Licenses:

• None required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

• Responsibility for routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Performs work as "lead" employee for laboratory staff and students.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts: Routine contact with faculty and instructional administrative and support staff; frequent contact with students.
• External Contacts: Occasional contact with vendors; frequent contact with prospective students, general public, and professionals appropriate for discipline.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the Colleges mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

• RESPECTFUL
• Act in a courteous manner
• Actively listen to gain full understanding
• Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"
• Show empathy and caring
• RESPONSIVE
• Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
• Take ownership of actions and decisions
• Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
• Answer and return phone calls and emails
• Use proper communication etiquette
• Banish the phrase "not my job"
• Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through
• ACCURATE
• Do it right the first time
• Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
• Ask probing questions
• Use resources effectively and efficiently
• COLLABORATIVE
• Participate in teams
• Develop team skill sets
• Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
• Develop internal and/or external connections

Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the positions assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the AHCA website for more information.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

Join the SCF Family and unlock amazing benefits! At SCF, we value YOU! Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for a range of exciting benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid life insurance, and a free Wellbeats wellness membership for fitness and nutrition. Enjoy 4-day work weeks in June and July for 12-month staff, generous paid time off, and career growth opportunities. We help you plan for the future with retirement plans and tuition assistance, while also supporting your personal life with paid leave and professional development. At SCF, your well-being and growth come first!

To learn more details, visit our SCF Human Resources webpage.

01 Do you have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent from four-year college, or university and one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience? Yes | No

02 Do you have one or more years of experience as a "lead" employee, with responsibility for scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems? Yes | No

03 Do you have previous experience tutoring and/or teaching college students? Yes | No

Required Question

Employer State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (FL)

Address 5840 26th Street West Bradenton, Florida, 34207

Phone 941-752-5375