UP Part-time Professional Tutor (Academic Resource Center)

Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA Full-time Education

Posted on April 20, 2024

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UP Part-time Professional Tutor (Academic Resource Center)

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2023-2024

The part-time Professional Tutor will offer a range of virtual and in-person tutoring to Massasoit students in many areas such as mathematics, science, engineering, accounting, computer technology, reading, writing, language acquisition, study skill support, and assistance with general computer or technology usage. The Professional Tutor attends and/or provides professional development opportunities, assists with Center projects and mentors newer tutors. This position assists students to make academic progress, while promoting independent learning.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions

Tutor students in one-on-one, group, and workshop formats in area of specialization.
Assist students in developing study skills, independent learning strategies, and discipline-specific knowledge.
Plan, promote and participate in pre-semester and semester ARC professional development sessions and obtain CRLA Level I certification by the end of second full semester of tutoring.
Initiate/facilitate projects relevant to operation of the center.
Serve as a role model/mentor for peer and paraprofessional tutors, including serving as observer for tutoring sessions.
Present study skills workshops.
Market ARC services to students in classes and at campus events, as assigned.
Stay current in the area of specialization and report on relevant resources and developments in the field.

Additional responsibilities

Maintain required digital and paper tutoring records.
Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
Adhere to the mission of the ARC.
Perform other duties as assigned.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Professional Tutors are part time employees hired on an as needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and may be in Brockton, Canton, or any other instructional site.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Academic Resource Center.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in area of tutoring specialization
Previous tutoring or teaching experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain concepts to others clearly
Familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom and/or tutoring scheduling software
Ability to work with a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred
Experience with and understanding of the community college environment
Possess effective leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and dependability
Desire to support students in the learning process
CRLA Certified at Level II

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-time, Non-benefited Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

Supervisor: Director of Academic Support Services, or Tutoring Coordinator

Semester: Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024

Hours: Variable. 2 - 18 hours per week, (Hours will vary, day or evening).

Salary: $32.00 Hourly

Schedule: Tutoring hours are based on demand for services, compatibility of schedules, and staffing needs. Tutors are scheduled on a semester-by-semester basis.

Worksite: Assignments may include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

Application Instructions:

Please specify in your cover letter which campus(es) you are available to work at and in which area(s) of academic specialization you are qualified to tutor.
A cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references are required, please apply online.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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