Professional STEM Tutor

Location: Boston, MA | Boston, MA
Position Type: Part time | Part time

% of Time

Responsibility

75

Tutor students who request STEM assistance: individual to small group sessions in math/stats drop-in, one-on-one appointments in STEM disciplines. Tutors will write notes in our tutor management system for individual appointments.

10

During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.

5

Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with STEM subjects, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.

5

Facilitate large group tutoring sessions or exam review sessions.

5

Write notes for all tutoring sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).

Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Master''s Degree or higher in a STEM discipline or related area

• Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially inclusion of groups historically excluded from STEM fields) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campus
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Creativity and flexibility in tutoring
• Experience with EAB Navigate, Tutor Trac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus

Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.

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