College Laboratory Assistant 2: Computer Science Tutor
About The Position
The mission of the Tutoring Center is to help students learn. We meet students where they are with empathy, expertise, and support tailored to each student's needs. Professional Computer Science Tutors are a critical part of our work, providing one-to-one and small group tutorials in computer science for Metro State students. Metro State University, Minnesota's public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Professional Computer Science Tutor. This is a part-time position within the STEM+ Center, part of Tutoring Services.
Requirements
- Associate or higher degree in computer science or a related field
- Course work or training in computer science algorithms, object-oriented programming, and foundational mathematics, and languages such as Python, Java, SQL, and C
- AND One (1) academic year of academic teaching/tutoring experience in computer science at the high school level or above
- OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or higher degree in computer science or a relevant discipline/area of study
- Experience working in a diverse, minority-serving higher educational institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to deliver academic tutorial assistance in oral English to post-traditional, multicultural, multilingual, ESL, and/or first-generation students
- Competent use of Microsoft Office products, Zoom, D2L, and browser-based applications
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaboratively and work as part of a diverse team
- Willingness to work a part-time schedule, potentially including early evenings or Saturdays
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group-based tutorials in computer science for Metro State University undergraduate and graduate students.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of tutorials through Client Report Forms in the WCOnline scheduling and record keeping platform to support department-wide assessment work.
- Perform other activities as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department, to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, and to collaborate with personnel/departments across the University to facilitate student success.
Benefits
- At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
- We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
