SSS-STEM Peer Tutor/ Mentor (Part-time)

Passaic County Community College • Paterson, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Support Services (SSS) - STEM Program is looking for Peer Tutor/Mentors to serve as role models in supporting students toward their success. Tutor/mentors guide students in ensuring they feel a sense of belonging to the program and college and help facilitate a welcoming environment for personal growth and success. This is a part-time, hourly position.

Requirements

• Current College Student
• 3.25 GPA or higher
• A or B+ in the relevant subjects
• Ability to engage with and build positive rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Genuine commitment to supporting first-generation, under-resourced, college students
• Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, enthusiasm and encourage student success
• Technology, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the subject area(s)

Nice To Haves

• Tutoring experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
• Provide individual and/or group tutoring/mentoring sessions
• Participate in Staff Meetings, tutor/mentor training, and professional development activities to continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed.
• Facilitate group workshop sessions.
• Provide subject-specific content to help students understand key concepts to improve academic performance.
• Reinforce collegiate skills including time management, communication and networking, and study strategies.
• Conduct check-in meetings with tutees/mentees and maintain regular outreach.
• Assist students in developing career/academic goals and expectations.
• Evaluate and document tutoring/mentoring sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and Success Coach.

Benefits

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year.
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed