Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The ESL Tutor/Collaborator plays a key role in advancing student success through individualized tutoring, collaborative academic support, and the coordination of Writing Center services. This in-person position is responsible for mentoring peer tutors, managing student outreach and engagement, and developing instructional resources to enhance writing skills across diverse student populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Tutor students individually and in small groups in reading, writing, or related subjects.

1. Create client reports for each appointment.
2. Track Perkins and non-Perkins related appointments.
3. Provide support to instructors on best practices for helping English Language Learners (ELLs).
4. Conduct workshops for Writing Center staff and faculty on effective strategies for supporting ELLs.
5. Offer in-classroom support and lead workshops.
6. Develop resources to assist students, tutors, and faculty.
7. Utilize Starfish, WCOnline, Teams, and other platforms to fulfill duties.
8. *This is an in-person position based in the Writing Center.

KEY COMPETANCIES:

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to relate with understanding, sensitivity and empathy.
4. Good organizational skills.
5. Proficient computer skills.
6. Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
7. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Baccalaureate Degree required in at least one of the following areas: English, Writing or a related field.
• Degree or certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), ESL (English as a Second Language), or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred in an ESL or EFL context is preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, July 28, 2025. No phone calls, please.

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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

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