Part-Time GIST Mentor/ Tutor

With campuses in Brighton and Downtown Rochester, plus online options, MCC meets students where they are. The College serves more than 23,500 students?making it the second-largest SUNY community college?and leads the state in SUNY Reconnect enrollment.

Strong outcomes reflect MCC's impact: 87.7% of graduates are employed in New York State one year after graduation, and the College contributes $915 million annually to the regional economy. Guided by shared governance and a 10-member Board of Trustees, MCC partners closely with industry to meet workforce needs and support regional economic growth.

Please Note: Selected candidates must be New York State residents, even if the position you are selected for supports our employees and/or students in a partially or fully remote capacity.

Job Description

Function of Position:

GIST mentor/tutor will provide GIST workflow support for introductory and advanced GIST courses.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• GIST mentor/tutor will provide GIST workflow support for introductory and advanced GIST courses
• Will provide small cohort (3-6 students) support for two introductory remote sensing courses
• Mentoring/tutoring will be provided via Zoom and in person in the GIST computer lab

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. This includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a GIST Certificate or higher with experience with raster and vector data, data acquisition and management, remote sensing, cartography, web mapping, and spatial analysis.
• GIST tutoring experience is required
• The position requires one to be in person at MCC's Brighton campus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MCC's GIST courses
• Bilingual

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $25 an hour

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: 4 Hours per Week for Fall 2026 Semester and Spring 2027 Semester

Non-Discrimination

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. MCC provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves primarily sedentary work, including prolonged periods of computer use and keyboarding. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. The position may involve occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds. Work is performed in a typical office environment with no adverse conditions. Occasional travel between campus buildings or to other local or out-of-town locations for meetings or conferences may be required.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

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