MCCC UP Part-time Professional Tutor; Academic Resource Center - Massasoit Community College

MCCC UP Part-time Professional Tutor (Academic Resource Center)

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. In addition, Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates, corporate training opportunities, adult basic education, and personal enrichment courses. Each year, the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students, including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoit's students identify as students of color, and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate, advancing their educational and career goals. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105,000 residents - Massasoit's main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves.

The College also operates a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeast Massachusetts.

Accepting Applications for Academic Year

The part-time Professional Tutor will offer a range of virtual and in-person tutoring to Massasoit students in many areas such as mathematics, science, engineering, accounting, computer technology, reading, writing, language acquisition, study skill support, and assistance with general computer or technology usage. The Professional Tutor attends and/or provides professional development opportunities, assists with Center projects and mentors newer tutors. This position assists students to make academic progress, while promoting independent learning.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions

• Tutor students in one-on-one, group, and workshop formats in area of specialization.
• Assist students in developing study skills, independent learning strategies, and discipline-specific knowledge.
• Plan, promote and participate in pre-semester and semester ARC professional development sessions and obtain CRLA Level I certification by the end of second full semester of tutoring.
• Initiate/facilitate projects relevant to operation of the center.
• Serve as a role model/mentor for peer and paraprofessional tutors, including serving as observer for tutoring sessions.
• Market ARC services to students in classes and at campus events, as assigned.
• Stay current in the area of specialization and report on relevant resources and developments in the field.

Additional responsibilities

• Maintain required digital and paper tutoring records.
• Focuson the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Adhere to the mission of the ARC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Professional Tutors are part time employees hired on an as needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and may be in Brockton, Canton, or any other instructional site.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Academic Resource Center.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in area of tutoring specialization
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain concepts to others clearly
• Familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom and/or tutoring scheduling software
• Ability to work with a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with and understanding of the community college environment
• Possess effective leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and dependability
• Desire to support students in the learning process
• CRLA Certified at Level II

Position Status:
Part-time, Non-benefited Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

Supervisor:
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