PT Senior STEM Tutor

Position Summary:  The Part-time Senior STEM Tutor is responsible for providing academic tutoring services, conducting workshops, assisting students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation both in person and through the online lab. Senior tutors act as lead tutors and maintain the Math Lab in the supervisor’s absence. 

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Tutors students individually or in groups to review STEM principles, solve problems, and review for tests; assists students with computer use; assists with math and test anxiety concerns

Assists the Math Lab Supervisor with STEM Lab management 

Provides input into operating policies and procedures

Provides input on learning materials to facilitate tutoring

Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education 

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Computer Science preferred 

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Knowledge of current technologies and word processing and presentation software, specifically Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of tutoring processes and methods

Knowledge of tutorial/learning materials

Knowledge of math instruction

Ability to understand and assess students’ learning styles

Ability to prepare effective instructional aids and plans

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations

Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application:  Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to:  Math Lab Supervisor