Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for (1) full-time position of Learning Specialist on the Palm Bay Campus in Palm Bay, Florida. (1) part-time position on the Palm Bay campus in Palm Bay, Florida and (1) part-time position on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

The EFSC Writing Center supports and promotes excellence in writing for all members of the EFSC community. Learning Specialists provide help at any point in the writing process from brainstorming to refinement through revision with papers for courses, job applications and resumes, application essays for university admission, articles for publication, and other documents.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
Experience in writing instruction or subject-area tutoring.
Excellent skills in written communications with a clear grasp of academic writing in various disciplines.
Good computer skills, with attention to the use of Word and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to learn and to help others.
Ability to work well with a diverse population including other consultants and writers.
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operators license required. For individuals unable to obtain a drivers license, a valid Florida ID is required. Employees and/or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida drivers license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.
This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

Works inside in an office environment.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Flexible work hours are necessary and may involve some evening hours.

Full-Time position:
The annual salary is $36,469. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Part-Time positions:
The hourly rate is $16.00. This position has been approved for up to 28 hours per week. This position is eligible for regular part-time benefits (i.e. vacation, life insurance, etc.).

Applications will be accepted from August 28, 2024 through September 20, 2024; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

NOTE TO APPLICANT
Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 433-7070 FAX: (321) 433-7065 Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770
Email:
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college
Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Floridas Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.
An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.