Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant - Penticton, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College Penticton, Canada

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Support - Non-Regular Part time

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Competition Details

Position Information Position Number P02569 Position Title Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant (CALP - Community Adult Literacy Program) Division/Portfolio Arts and Foundational Programs Department/Program Literacy Location Penticton, Oliver Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs, recruits, screens, and matches literacy tutors; assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental instructor in providing initial training and on-going workshops for tutors; administers initial intake procedure; monitors matches; maintains statistical records; and performs other related duties as required.

Functions and Duties 1.

Recruits and screens potential literacy tutors by:
- advertising in appropriate newspapers;
- speaking at public information meetings and service clubs;
- responding to telephone inquiries;
- interviewing potential tutors and making recommendations to the Adult
Literacy/Fundamental Instructor.

2.

Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor with the logistical details related to initial training sessions and on going workshops by:

- making room reservations;
- advising the participants of the date, time and place of the program;
- ensuring the appropriate equipment is available.

3. Responds to initial telephone inquiries from potential learners and tutors.

4. Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor to administer intake procedures. This position is specifically excluded from making any interpretation relating to the inventory.

5. Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor to match learners and tutors.

6. Monitors the learner/tutor pairs and refers learning problems to the Adult
Literacy/Fundamental Instructor.

7. Maintains a collection of learning resources for the tutors and learners.

8. Sets up and maintains records relating to the program.

9. Keeps a record and reports training time, tutoring time, and co ordination time.

10. Promotes the program in the community

11.

Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year university program in a related area, preferably in Education, English or Adult Literacy.

Over 1 year and up to and including 2 years related experience Skills and Abilities - Awareness of adult literacy issues

Ability to develop and maintain a close liaison with the community
Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment.
Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with internal and external contacts
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for

working in a collegial and collaborative environment

Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize

tasks

Competence and proficiency in the use of computer systems and software including

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and internet.

Preferred Qualifications The Department of Adult Upgrading is seeking a non-regular part-time Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant for the Community Adult Literacy Program (South Okanagan).

The position will be based at the Penticton Campus but may include travel to the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls.

Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 04/30/2025 Schedule 7 hours per week (weekly schedule tba), with a 2-week break over the 2024 Christmas period, and a 1-week break in March 2025.

Note:
An extension to early May is possible.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $ $31.86 Appointment Type Support - Non-Regular Part-time Special Instructions to Applicants Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a union observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Employee Group Support Posting Detail Information Competition Number C002815 Posting Open Date 05/22/2024 Posting Closing Date 06/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life.

We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions.

People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application

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