Statistics/Math Tutor - TRIO SSS Program

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

14d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to work with a diverse group of colleagues in providing academic learning support, in the form of tutoring, to SSS TRIO participants from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of discipline as demonstrated by: Associate’s degree or higher level of education; or specific certification essential for the job; or equivalent/specialized experience, such as language fluency/proficiency, at an academic level; successful completion of Intro to Statistics (MATH 1350) with an "A" or "B" (2) professional letters of recommendation from faculty or previous employer.
• Communication skills in terms of providing students with academic tutoring assistance.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Skill in operating a computer, including the Microsoft Office suite and Internet browsing software.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of Intro to Statistics (MATH 1350) with an "A" or "B"
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Recommendation from instructor(s), or multiple years’ experience in teaching or tutoring in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in learning and understanding course material within the tutor’s content area, with the goal of helping the student to become an independent and self-reliant learner.
• Tutors individual students in the SSS TRIO center, or in another area designated by the tutor’s supervisor.
• Tutors small groups of students in the SSS TRIO center, or in another area designated by the tutor’s supervisor.
• Attends College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) and other appropriate trainings.
• Communicates respectfully, professionally, and promptly with visitors, including students, community members, faculty, and staff.
• Improves in employee skills and tutoring skills (both content and effective tutoring).
• Refers students to appropriate services on campus.
• Tracks and submits work time, time spent in training, time spent tutoring, and tutoring session notes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree