Learning Assistant III: Professional Tutor, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, and/or Chemistry

Requisition Number:AS932PJob Title:Learning Assistant III: Professional Tutor, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, and/or ChemistryPay Rate:$17.59 - $19.35Position Type:Part-time Variable SchedulePosition Summary:Position Summary: The Learning Assistant III: Professional Tutor provides learning support to students as a member of the STEM Learning Center team. Support services may include tutoring, academic coaching, leading supplemental instruction sessions or study skills workshops, making referrals to campus resources, and assisting with technology. Professional Tutors use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The mission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. The following are the functions essential to performing this job: 1. Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses. Sessions may be held on campus or online.2. Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by responding to the diversity of their cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles. 3. Coach students in academic study skills, research processes, and other STEM learning strategies.4. Design and/or lead in-class presentations, learning center orientations, supplemental instruction or review sessions, and/or study skills workshops. 5. Help monitor the learning center space and interpret needed processes for students. 6. Encourage communication between student and instructor; refer students to other campus student support services, as needed.7. Provide technical/software support to students, as needed.8. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested. 9. Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Qualifications:1. Associate Degree in appropriate STEM area, or completion of appropriate courses or certificates2. One year (1) prior successful employmentDesired Qualifications:1. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate STEM area 2. Experience teaching and/or tutoring 3. Successful completion of a tutor training program4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 5. Experience in Office 365/Microsoft Office6. Experience using Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) Work Schedule:Variable, 15 hours per week Full/Part Time:Part TimeTelework Eligible?:NoEssential Personnel?:NoOpen Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.Non-Discrimination Statement:Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.