Pre-Health Sciences Tutor - TRIO SSS STEM Program

Pre-Health Sciences Tutor - TRIO SSS STEM Program

Company:
San Juan College

Job Location:
Farmington, 87402

Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Type: Part time

Compensation:
$15.00 - $18.75 per hour, Up to 29 hours per week

Compensation Type:
Non-Exempt

Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Grade:
NE02

Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to work with a diverse group of colleagues in providing academic learning support, in the form of tutoring, to SSS TRIO participants from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assists students in learning and understanding course material within the tutor's content area, to help the student become an independent and self-reliant learner.
• Tutors individual students in the SSS TRIO center, or in another area designated by the tutor's supervisor.
• Tutors small groups of students in the SSS TRIO center, or in another area designated by the tutor's supervisor.
• Attends College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) and other appropriate trainings.
• Communicates respectfully, professionally, and promptly with visitors, including students, community members, faculty, and staff.
• Improves employee skills and tutoring skills (both content and effective tutoring).
• Refers students to appropriate services on campus.
• Tracks and submits work time, time spent in training, time spent tutoring, and tutoring session notes.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Advanced knowledge of discipline as demonstrated by: Associate's degree or higher level of education; or specific certification essential for the job; or equivalent/specialized experience, such as language fluency/proficiency, at an academic level; successful completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2210 & BIOL 2210L) with an "A" or "B" (2) professional letters of recommendation from faculty or previous employer.
• Communication skills in terms of providing students with academic tutoring assistance.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Skill in operating a computer, including the Microsoft Office suite and Internet browsing software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2210 & BIOL 2210L) with an "A" or "B".
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship.
• Recommendation from instructor(s), or multiple years' experience in teaching or tutoring in the subject area.