Human Services Tutor (PT)
Job Description
Human Services Tutor (PT)
Salary: $16.95 per hour
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Human Services Tutor to provide academic support in our Learning Commons. This tutor will assist students in the field of Human Services with their learning and engagement through holistic support, active learning strategies, study skills development, facilitated group study, and individualized instruction.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Tutors students in a wide range of Human Services courses;
- Uses probing questions and supported inquiry to help students answer their own questions;
- Engages students in active learning practices;
- Discusses course material to strengthen understanding and help students address knowledge gaps;
- Assists students to develop effective study strategies;
- Provides encouragement and motivation to support student retention and completion;
- Maintains accurate records and monitor sign-in stations;
- Refers students to instructors and specialized services such as counseling and advisement as appropriate;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Learning Commons.
The successful candidate is available to work evenings for a minimum of 20 hours per week and is a dedicated learner who is comfortable working with students with a range of academic skills and from a variety of backgrounds. Candidate should be fluent in the discipline they would like to provide academic support for and should specify that discipline in their application.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Human Services or a related field
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in college tutoring
- Experience using Brightspace
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 1/8/2024
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.*Please mention you saw this ad on AdjunctProfessorJobs.*
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