GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:  The College and Career Readiness Distance Education Specialist is an instructional position that will work in conjunction with the Lead Instructor for College and Career Readiness to assist students enrolled in online programs to prepare for the High School Equivalency exam.

College and Career Readiness staff and instructors are expected to participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the development of the College and Career Readiness program.

This is a part-time position scheduled Monday – Thursday from 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A temporary at-will contract will be prepared for each term.

DUTIES:

College and Career Readiness instructors help prepare students for post-secondary education or a career by improving their reading, writing, and math skills, preparing for the high school equivalency exam, learning English, and improving their general academic skills.

The Distance Education Specialist serves as the instructor for students enrolled in online programs to prepare for their High School Equivalency exam.

Duties can include, but are not limited, to assisting online students, grading online submissions, attendance entry, tracking pre/post-test progress, setting up student accounts and enrolling students in classes, advising and retention calls and meetings, accurate record keeping, and weekly and monthly paperwork submission.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
• An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission. 
• Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
• Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.
• Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures.
•  Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations.
• Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.