Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant at Okanagan College

Position Information

Position Number P02569
Position Title Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant (CALP - Community Adult Literacy Program)
Division/Portfolio Arts and Foundational Programs
Department/Program Literacy
Location Penticton, Oliver
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Arts and Foundational Programs, recruits, screens, and matches literacy tutors; assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental instructor in providing initial training and on-going workshops for tutors; administers initial intake procedure; monitors matches; maintains statistical records; and performs other related duties as required.

Functions and Duties 1. Recruits and screens potential literacy tutors by:

• advertising in appropriate newspapers;
• speaking at public information meetings and service clubs;
• responding to telephone inquiries;
• interviewing potential tutors and making recommendations to the Adult

Literacy/Fundamental Instructor.

2. Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor with the logistical details related to
initial training sessions and on going workshops by:

• making room reservations;
• advising the participants of the date, time and place of the program;
• ensuring the appropriate equipment is available.

3. Responds to initial telephone inquiries from potential learners and tutors.

4. Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor to administer intake procedures. This position is specifically excluded from making any interpretation relating to the
inventory.

5. Assists the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor to match learners and tutors.

6. Monitors the learner/tutor pairs and refers learning problems to the Adult Literacy/Fundamental Instructor.

7. Maintains a collection of learning resources for the tutors and learners.

8. Sets up and maintains records relating to the program.

9. Keeps a record and reports training time, tutoring time, and co ordination time.

10. Promotes the program in the community

11. Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year university program in a related area, preferably in Education, English or Adult Literacy. Over 1 year and up to and including 2 years related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Awareness of adult literacy issues
• Ability to develop and maintain a close liaison with the community
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with internal and external contacts
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for

working in a collegial and collaborative environment

• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize

tasks

• Competence and proficiency in the use of computer systems and software including

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and internet
Preferred Qualifications The Department of Adult Upgrading is seeking a non-regular part-time Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program Assistant for the Community Adult Literacy Program (South Okanagan). The position will be based at the Penticton Campus but may include travel to the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls
Desired Start Date 01/05/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) 04/30/2026
Schedule 7 hours per week (weekly schedule tba), with a 1-week break in March 2026. Note: An extension to early May is possible
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $28.76 - $32.82
Appointment Type Support - Non-Regular Part-time
Special Instructions to Applicants Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a union observer during interviews and final selection of candidates
Employee Group Support
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number C003275
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 11/21/2025
Posting Closing Date 12/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]