Job Description:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

TRIO STEM HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (TRIO STEM-HS SSS)
Program is a federally funded program designed to promote and encourage academic excellence and success through a vast range of ongoing academic support services. TRIO STEM-HS SSS provides guidance and individualized support to assist students who are first generation to college, have a financial need (low-income), and/or have a documented disability. The goal is to increase college retention and graduation rates amongst our program participants.

MCCC Professional Tutor reports to the Director of TRIO Programs.

Tutoring Subject Areas:

Math (all levels)

Writing

Biology

Chemistry

Nursing Pre-Requisite Courses

Radiology Pre-Requisite Courses

Understand the assignment and the student's learning style.

Be prepared to engage student in active learning and be able to identify students' strengths and deficiencies using appropriate tutoring strategies to assist the student.

Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to TRIO STEM-HS SSS students.

Work closely with TRIO STEM-HS SSS staff to identify appropriate students and to provide updates, as needed.

Communicate with TRIO STEM-HS SSS staff regarding scheduling adjustments.

Attend tutor trainings and meetings.

Comfortability in using zoom for on-line tutoring.

Complete all record keeping, as required by grant guidelines using TRIO STEM-HS SSS on-line database system.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: We welcome and encourage applicants, who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.



REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area, education, or closely related field.


• Demonstrated proficiency in subject area.


• Experience teaching or tutoring one-on-one or in small group settings.


• Previous experience working with college students.


• Computer literacy, including proficiency in using on-line learning platforms.


• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse student and staff body.

PREFERRED:

• Preference will be given to linguistically diverse candidates from first- generation, low-income, and academically disadvantaged populations.

Part-time, Non-Benefited, MCCC unit position


Rate: $33.95/hour
Hours: 18.5 hours/week with varying schedule
Funding: Federal Grant


- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke 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 College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, 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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