Lead Tutor - Stem

Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Subscribe: Department:School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Locations: Springfield, MA Posted: Nov 22, 2023 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: PT No Benefits Position ID: 170223 About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

The Lead Tutor will need to work with the other head tutor to:

• Hire para and peer tutors to support STEM classes.
• Participate in and/or lead weekly tutor training and provide mentoring to tutors on managing their tutoring caseloads.
• Review and check accuracy of STEM Center usage, including, but not limited to, tutoring appointments and no-shows.
• Coordinate and participate in the training of STEM Center Tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders.
• Help to create and edit STEM Center documents.
• Reach out to faculty about tutor-supported classes.
• Facilitate data collection about tutoring the program.
• Book new tutoring appointments.
• Send confirmation emails to students/tutors when new appointments are booked.
• Act as the initial point of contact for students entering the STEM center (work at the front desk area).
• Develop and execute intervention plans for complex tutoring cases.
• Collaborate with off-campus resources to provide tutors and/or students with additional supports.
• Collaborate with other academic support services on campus including the Writing Center, Supplemental Instruction, Student Success Center, and TRIO to streamline and coordinate student resources (i.e. coordination with Gateway to College).
• Create and edit tutor logs, tutoring request forms, and tutor training materials.
• Recruit new STEM Tutors.
• Work collaboratively with other STEM staff for large-scale events and in support of the tutoring program.

Lead Tutor may perform the regular duties of a tutor including:

• Meet with and tutor students.
• Keep a log of tutoring appointments and no-shows.
• Reschedule appointments with students.
• Communicate with STEM Center Staff .

Requirements:

• Associate degree in STEM field, 3.0 GPA.
• Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to deliver in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual
• Prior tutoring experience

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: $17.00 per hour, Part Time up to 18.5 hours per week

Benefits: No

Union: Non-Union

Grant Funded: Yes

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.

Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

Springfield Technical 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 or military 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 College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu