Learning Resource Center (LRC) Tutoring Faculty Coordinator

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time faculty coordinator assignment in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at American River College. The LRC Tutoring Faculty Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and instructional support for the college's tutoring and academic support services, including embedded tutoring and collaboration with instructional and student services areas.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Library and Learning Resources, the faculty member will coordinate tutoring services; support college-wide equity and student success initiatives; engage in curriculum development; and participate in faculty governance and professional responsibilities as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

This position plays a key role in strengthening the integration of tutoring within instructional programs, expanding embedded tutoring, and supporting innovative, equity-informed academic support for ARC students.

This position is a 100% coordination assignment and may also involve teaching a course in this discipline resulting in an overload assignment. Instructional assignments may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following courses:

• LRC 300: Introduction to Tutor Training (1-unit)

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating, directing, and overseeing LRC tutoring services in collaboration with instructional and student services areas.
• Planning, organizing, and supervising daily tutoring operations, including staffing, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student tutors.
• Working collaboratively with classified professionals in the LRC to provide comprehensive tutoring support to students.
• Leading, maintaining, and updating tutor training curriculum to align with best practices in learning assistance and peer education.
• Providing ongoing professional development for student tutors using research-based and culturally responsive strategies.
• Leading the development, implementation, and expansion of embedded tutoring in coordination with faculty and instructional departments.
• Working with faculty to design embedded tutoring placements that support course success and student learning outcomes.
• Supporting and evaluating embedded tutors to ensure effective instructional alignment and student support.
• Ensuring tutoring services reflect equity-minded practices and meet the academic needs of diverse student populations.
• Collaborating with instructional and student services teams to provide coordinated, equitable academic support for disproportionately impacted student groups.
• Working with institutional research and effectiveness teams to assess tutoring effectiveness, service utilization, and student learning outcomes.
• Using qualitative and quantitative data to guide program design, resource planning, and continuous improvement.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and recommending tutoring tools, materials, and technologies that support student learning.
• Supporting the integration of tutoring into academic pathways, learning communities, and co-curricular initiatives.
• Promoting tutoring services through outreach, class presentations, and digital communication.
• Maintaining accurate and accessible tutoring information across web, print, and communication channels.
• Make budget recommendations and assign resources, including purchases and allocation of materials necessary for tutoring operations.
• Identifying, pursuing, and collaborating on the development, reporting, and implementation of grant-funded opportunities that enhance tutoring programs.
• Participating in college-wide governance, committees, accreditation, program review, and student success initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the area dean.
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

• LRC 300: Introduction to Tutor Training (1-unit)

1. Have a master's degree in any discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college; OR a master's in Education, Educational Psychology, or Instructional Psychology or another master's degree with emphasis in Adult Learning Theory; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution, completed by time of hire. All degrees must be from an accredited institution, completed by August 20, 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
6. Supplemental Questionnaire Document

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submit.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.