STEM Tutoring Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The STEM Tutoring Coordinator assists in the management, onboarding, and supervision of an extensive peer educator staff. The Coordinator possesses expertise in STEM education to assist in training and developing tutors hired to support STEM courses. The incumbent designs and manages the implementation of STEM content focused programming and workshops. The STEM Coordinator liaises with STEM faculty and departments to strengthen the connection between tutoring and the classroom experience. Also, this connection with the faculty and academic departments contributes to the recruitment of suitable candidates to undertake the peer education role. Finally, the STEM Tutoring Coordinator contributes to the overall management and missions of both Tutoring and the Weingarten Center.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience and background with STEM curriculum (preferably Math or Chemistry).
• At least 1 year of previous experience with peer education.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple ongoing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to implementing inclusive practices.
• Growth-focused mindset with an emphasis on mentoring students.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate STEM specific peer educator training resources and assist in the facilitation of the general peer educator training.
• Assist in the selection, hiring, recruitment and management of STEM workshop leaders, drop-in tutors, and drop-in monitors.
• Design and implement screening processes for STEM peer educators.
• Support the payroll approval process for workshop leaders, drop-in tutors, and drop-in monitors.
• Coordinate the operation of the weekly STEM content workshops in partnership with faculty and student facilitators.
• Develop and coordinate annual programs and resources that help undergraduates prepare for first-year STEM courses, including Calculus Startup.
• Conduct routine evaluations of peer educators for development and quality control purposes.
• Communicate with STEM faculty partners to build collaborative relationships and maintain a working familiarity with STEM programs on campus.
• Maintain oversight of the Drop-in Tutoring schedule.
• Participate in Tutoring Services and Weingarten Center efforts, such as outreach, assessment, meetings, and other departmental activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees