Chemistry Specialist; Regular Part-Time

Chemistry Specialist (Regular Part-Time)

This position is responsible for acting as a professional tutor and providing individualized and small group assistance to students who are experiencing difficulty with basic principles and concepts of Chemistry.

• Conduct sessions on general science knowledge that will aid students with courses, preparation for labs, and toward the successful completion of exams.

• Emphasize and promote general skills of problem solving and decision-making, and critical thinking.
• Assist students in assessing their progress and determining their goals, strengths, and needs, and accommodate as necessary.
• Advise students on effective study skills and habits.
• Assist participants with development of a positive self-concept and orientation toward learning – providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Accurately maintain records on assigned students and submit reports as required.
• Assist students with the use of various learning systems.
• Coordinate and monitor services provided to program participants.
• Refer special problems to appropriate individual(s) (i.e., coordinator, counselor, and/or instructor).
• Prepare and lead workshops for students.
• Meet with instructors to receive up to date course information and materials.
• Prepare practice quizzes and exams for individualized learning and success.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.

• Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
• Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

• Related work experience in higher education working with “at risk” students preferred.

Constantly incurred (more than 75% time on job):

• Ability to sit
• Specific visual requirements
• Ability to use both hands
• Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation

Occasionally incurred (up to 25% time on job):

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to use both legs
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to balance
• Ability to stoop
• Ability to repeatedly bend
• Use of color vision

$19.02/hour

• Monday – Hours Will Vary 8 a.m.
  
  - 7 p.m.
• Tuesday – Hours Will Vary 8 a.m.
  
  - 7 p.m.
• Wednesday – Hours Will Vary 8 a.m.
  
  - 7 p.m.
• Thursday – Hours Will Vary 8 a.m.
  
  - 7 p.m.
• Friday – Hours Will Vary 8 a.m.
  
  - 5 p.m.
• Hybrid Schedule Available – Will Vary

Westmoreland County Community College, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.