Physical Science Center Tutor - Student

Physical Science Center Tutor
- Student

The Physical Sciences Center (PSC) Tutor assists students with their lecture and lab material, related to chemistry or physics, during scheduled hours in the Physical Sciences Center.

Position Type
- Student Employee

Job Category
- Student

General Description
- The Physical Sciences Center (PSC) Tutor assists students with their lecture and lab material, related to chemistry or physics, during scheduled hours in the Physical Sciences Center.

Reports To
- Physical Sciences Lab Supervisor

Minimum Education /Experience
- Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester. OR Must be a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award. AND Must provide documentation exhibiting the grade of B (or better) in any course(s) they plan to assist students with for the PSC.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Physical Sciences Center and Labs Basic computer skills Knowledge relevant to tutoring any course work for which the applicant is applying. Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, and the safety of other personnel Must be able to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position Must be adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution Must be punctual and reliable Must demonstrate effective communication, customer service expertise, and human relations skills while performing at work

Physical Demands/Working Conditions - 1. GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work:
This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force.
2. PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently move about the PSC to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office/lab equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists. This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position. This position requires the person to occasionally position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, office setting.

Preferred Qualifications
- Completed general chemistry I & II OR Completed physics I & II

Required Training
- All OCCC training that is appropriate for this position when offered.

Work Hours
- Flexible work schedule ranging from 10 – 25 hours per week, may include nights or weekends depending on PSC operational requirements. Hours are set each semester. Schedules will respect the students course load demands.

Department
- Physical Science Lab

Job Duties
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Position Specific) - Assist in opening or closing the PSC following procedures as assigned. Assist PSC staff with general maintenance and house-keeping of communal areas. Assist with administrative tasks in the PSC including answering phones, directing students, answering general questions about the PSC and campus. Effectively interact and communicate with students, faculty and staff while performing duties. Participate in training offered by OCCC appropriate to this position to remain effective in this positions assigned duties.

PSC Tutor will assist students with their lecture material, lab work, and special projects in person or via zoom during their work hours in the PSC.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) - Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and…