SELBY COLLEGE
POST OF LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE(LRC) FACILITATOR: INDEPENDENT LEARNING& HE LIAISONP/T
JOB PURPOSE
Facilitation of independent learning services, including supporting student and staff access to the full range of resources and e-resourcesacross College Study Areas
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Work proactively to equip students with transferable information skills, including digital literacy skills, to support lifelong learning and knowledge acquisition
Assist with development of the LRC area of the Virtual Learning Environment fit for 24/7 independent learning, including HE
Help develop and promote traditional / e-resources and information skills to both students and staff, including HE student liaison
Ensure maximum use is made of technology and its associated resources within the LRC, and wider college as appropriate, assisting with training staff in discoverability / access and supporting students in the acquisition of digital literacy skills in class, small groups and one to one sessions
Keep up to date with new developments in information literacy and learning resources to ensure an efficient, effective service offer which makes best use of emerging technologies and supports learners in realising their aspirations
Act as facilitator to student learning by guiding, advising and informing students on an individual and group basis and supporting students in the acquisition of the skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to their particular disciplines, levels and learning programmes
Develop knowledge and understanding of specific curriculum / subject areas in order to pro-actively engage with curriculum staff to provide expertise in selection and acquisition of resources, ensuring students’ study needs are met
Work with manager to measure impact of services, develop quality measures, maintain statistical records and write / update reports, as required
Undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties / tasks associated with the LRC and its resources, as required
Maintain a disciplined environment conducive to independent learning and the acquisition of knowledge and skills
Provide LRC counter service as part of a highly efficient team to ensure smooth day to day operation of the LRC, including appropriate supervision of students
Assist with ensuring that the supported workplace and associated equipment is maintained in a clean, safe condition
Note
This job description is current as at September 2017. In consultation with the post holder, it is liable to variation by the College to reflect actual, contemplated or proposed changes to the job.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Learning Resources Manager
GENERAL
- Implement the College's current Quality Assurance systems
- Participate in staff training, development and appraisal systems to
enhance personal performance and organisation effectiveness
- Adherence to College Policy on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety
- Team participation: all members of teams are required to contribute to ensure team responsibilities are discharged as effectively as possible
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the customers.
- Any other duties appropriate to nature and grade of post
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Hours:21 hours per week 40 weeks per year, to include evening cover
Holidays:In 40week posts, you are not eligible to take leave during this period; the value of your leave is added to your salary.
Salary:Scale £17373- £19317 pro rata per annum. Actual salary £8520-£9773
BENEFITS
- Occupational Pension Scheme
- Employee Development Scheme, annual £300 to spend on approved Selby College courses upon satisfactory completion of probation period
- Staff Development to assist you to do your job
- Employee of the Month Scheme, £50 and extra days holiday to winner
- Fully equipped Fitness Suite
- On site Car Parking
- On site Nursery Provision
- Hair & Beauty salons on site
- Refectory & Training Restaurant
SELBY COLLEGE – PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST OF LRC FACILITATOR: INDEPENDENT LEARNING& HE LIAISONP/T
EssentialDesirableHow Identified
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in XA
a relevant subject
Postgraduate research in X A
a relevant discipline
ICT e.g. ECDL X A
Knowledge & Understanding
Providing high quality customer X A/I
care
Working with young people/ X A/I
adults
Digital literacy and under- X A/I
standing of web-based resources
such as search engines
subscription services
Well-honed research skills X I/R
including experience of using
new technologies, preferably
in an educationalsetting
Able to support students / X A/I
staff in acquisition of research
skills /knowledge
Able to make relevant X A/I
connections within subject
specialist content
Professional Skills
Excellent interpersonal, XA/R
organisational and
communication skills,
both oral/written
Accurate numerical skills XA/I
Advanced research skills X A/R
Able to work unsupervised X A/I
Time management: able X A/I
to work under pressure to
meet deadlines
Able to contribute to highly X A/I
efficient& effective support
service
Able to build effective links X A/I
to support, empower and
inspire students in the pursuit
of learning independence
Able to maintain student X A/I
discipline appropriately
within an independent
learningenvironment
Personal
Highly motivated X I
Ability to collaborate and X I
cooperate effectively in a team
Ability to work with customers atXI/R
all levels
Ability to develop positive X I/R
enabling relationships with
students / staff
Flexible over working hoursX I
Willing to undertake furtherX I
Training
Empathy toward,and interest X I
in, learning needs of HE students
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