What are the responsibilities and job description for the SSS-STEM Peer Tutor/ Mentor (Part-time) position at Passaic County Community College?
Student Support Services (SSS) - STEM Program is looking for Peer Tutor/Mentors to serve as role models in supporting students toward their success. Tutor/mentors guide students in ensuring they feel a sense of belonging to the program and college and help facilitate a welcoming environment for personal growth and success.
This is a part-time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
- Provide individual and/or group tutoring/mentoring sessions
- Participate in Staff Meetings, tutor/mentor training, and professional development activities to continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed.
- Facilitate group workshop sessions.
- Provide subject-specific content to help students understand key concepts to improve academic performance.
- Reinforce collegiate skills including time management, communication and networking, and study strategies.
- Conduct check-in meetings with tutees/mentees and maintain regular outreach.
- Assist in the development of skills necessary for students to succeed both personally and academically.
- Uphold Program policies and procedures at all times.
- Assist students in developing career/academic goals and expectations.
- Evaluate and document tutoring/mentoring sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and Success Coach.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Current College Student
- 3.25 GPA or higher/ A or B in the relevant subjects
- Tutoring experience is preferred
- Ability to engage with and build positive rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Genuine commitment to supporting first-generation, under-resourced, college students
- Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, enthusiasm and encourage student success
- Technology, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in the subject area(s)
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation:
Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position begins at $16.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year.
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage.