<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Campus Title: Professional Tutoring Center Tutor - Part-time</p> <p>Department: Academic Affairs</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Funding: Grant</p> <p>Job Type: Part-time, one year- temporary (Possibility of extension)</p> <p>Timeframe: : Tutors observe all school holidays, including Fall Break (Thanksgiving), Spring Break, and breaks between semesters. A reduced summer schedule is anticipated.</p> <p>Shift: Monday- Friday and will be scheduled between 10:00am-8:00pm. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required: 20-28 hours/week</p> <p>Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday and other weekdays not scheduled</p> <p>Supervision Received: Reports to the Academic Support Coordinator of the Course Achievement and Tutoring Center</p> <p>Supervision Exercised: None</p> <p>Salary: $25.00 Per hour (Part-time non benefited)</p> <p>General Statement of Duties:</p> <p>The primary responsibilities of a professional tutor is to support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Professional Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Professional Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student's needs. Professional Tutors work with colleagues and the Academic Support Coordinator to support their own professional development.</p> <p>Subject Expertise (One) Required</p> <p>Biology</p> <p>Chemistry</p> <p>Psychology</p> <p>Economics, Marketing, and Management</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Duties include but not limited to:</p> <p>Essential:</p> <ul> <li>Provide subject-specific content to help students through drop-in and scheduled assistance </li><li>Recognize and utilize different learning styles and student preferences </li><li>Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences </li><li>Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice </li><li>Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners </li><li>Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions via Tutor and Tutee Report Sheets. </li><li>Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed such as the Reading and Writing Center or the Math Tutoring Center </li><li>Reach out to students in danger of failing or making appropriate referrals </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field for the subject area being tutored. </li><li>At least two (2) years of tutoring or teaching experience in the subject area. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to support students from diverse backgrounds, including overcoming barriers to academic success. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). </li><li>Ability to document student interactions and maintain organized session records. </li><li>Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking). </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.</p> <p>Employee Benefits:</p> <p>Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately. </li><li>Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution. </li><li>Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities. </li><li>Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. </li><li>Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage. </li></ul> <p>Disability Accommodations</p> <p>Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.</p> <p>Background Check</p> <p>Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>Contact information for three references * </li><li>Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree </li><li>Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application. </li></ul> <p>Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.</p> <p>NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.</p>