Instructional Design Specialist STEM Gateway Learning Center

Job Title:

Instructional Design Specialist for STEM Gateway Learning Center

Department:
Arts and Sciences | College Administration Natural and Mathematical Sciences

The Instructional Design Specialist will develop and plan tutoring and other academic support activities for STEM students, especially those enrolled in foundational Science and mathematics courses. The activities include developing discipline‑based tutoring curriculum, practice problems, and workshops to support the success of students in science and mathematics courses such as general chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. The Specialist will hire and supervise peer tutors within their purview, plan weekly meetings with the tutors, develop tutor training and professional development materials that are informed by both evidence‑based educational practices and discipline‑based content and practices.

The Specialist will interact closely with faculty and staff from science and mathematics departments to support the tutoring program and maintain alignment with the rest of the Amgen STEM Learning Center (ASLC) staff, student success goals and programming. The Specialist will assist the Associate Director in keeping extensive records on tutoring activities, academic support programming and tutors’ tutoring experiences, as well as, STEM students’ experiences with tutoring.

The Specialist will help the Associate Director in assessing the impact of tutoring and disseminating information to both the ASLC Staff & its stakeholders.

The Instructional Design Specialist position is an in‑person, 5 days per week position.

• Develop discipline‑based tutoring curriculum, practice problems, and workshops for STEM students.
• Hire and supervise peer tutors, plan weekly meetings, create tutor training and professional development materials.
• Collaborate closely with faculty and staff from science and mathematics departments to support the tutoring program.
• Maintain alignment with the Amgen STEM Learning Center staff, student success goals, and programming.
• Assist the Associate Director in keeping extensive records on tutoring activities, academic support programming and tutor experiences.
• Assist in assessing the impact of tutoring and disseminating information to ASLC staff and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent writing skills.
• Enthusiasm for science, student success, and ability to interact with people.

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience or background in science or science education.
• Experience in a student support position or an advising program.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world‑class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $55,700 - $72,700. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

A resume is required to be considered for this position.

Location:

University Hall (0339)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.