Job Description:

Category:: Student Services and Support

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Department:: SOAR Program-Success Grant - 9607

Locations:: Haverhill, MA

Posted:: Sep 16, 2024

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: PT No Benefits

Ref. No.:: 314281

Position ID:: 181131

Job Description:

POSITION: Part-Time SOAR AfterDark Health Science Tutor: SOAR Student Life; Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) and Lawrence Campus; (45 Franklin St); up to 15 hours/week

SUMMARY: The SOAR AfterDark Health Science Tutor will offer high-quality tutoring services to SOAR students taking NECC Health Science courses, one on one and/or in group settings to support their learning at the college. The SOAR Health Science Tutor will help provide mentorship and academic tutoring support. The ideal candidate will have experience with upper-level Health Science courses, be a recent graduate or working on an associate's degree in a Health Sciences field. Duties may be carried out in-person, at one or more of NECC's locations, or virtually and may include day, evening, or weekend hours.

SCHEDULE: Current Schedule is Monday - Wednesday 5:00pm - 8:00pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties for this position include:

• Serve as a SOAR Health Science tutor to a diverse group of community college students at SOAR AfterDark.


• Aid students in developing both conceptual and practical approaches, as well as study skills to increase academic development and success.


• Tutor students in academic concepts and/or course material; integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.


• Tutors may attend SOAR-supported Health Science classes.


• Participate in professional development sessions and program meetings to assist students.


• Act in a professional manner and be sensitive to and respectful of the student's learning and, if appropriate, personal needs.


• Be prepared and on time for each tutoring session, including but not limited to one-to-one, drop-in, group, or virtual tutoring formats.


• Work with the student to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student's individual needs and encourages academic development and success.


• Record and report student progress in Navigate appointment summaries.


• Keep all information about students on a need-to-know basis; adhere to FERPA.


• Follow all departmental procedures and policies; report critical issues to supervisor immediately.


• Refer students to other campus services or resources when appropriate.


• Maintain contact with the Academic Coordinator for the Tutoring Center.


• Submit an electronic timesheet in Self Service Time & Attendance (SSTA) weekly, or paper timesheet, if required for payroll purposes.


• Demonstrate professionalism and consistently reflect NECC's core values while interacting with members of the NECC community.


• Apply equity best practices throughout all job functions and work collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Must have a 3.0 GPA in completed Health Science courses and be working to complete a degree in a Health Science field.


• Completed BIO115 Physiological Chemistry, BIO121 Anatomy and Physiology I.


• Eagerness to help NECC students succeed.


• Effective communication skills and the ability to explain concepts to others clearly.


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Zoom.


• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate degree in a health science field with a minimum 3.0 GPA in completed Health Science courses.


• Professional experience supporting students, teaching, or working in a higher-education environment.


• Community college tutoring or teaching experience.


• Bilingual (Spanish/English)


• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $16.00 - $20.00/hour, non-benefited position

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role


• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex 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 statues 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex 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.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

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