Writing Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono) Job at Northampton Community College in

Introduction

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. Employees receive competitive compensation and benefits while working on campuses in a region with a high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our available positions. For more information about the College, visit www.northampton.edu. For details about life in the Lehigh Valley, see https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is committed to increasing diversity within the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to highlight their relevant strengths or experiences.

Position: Writing Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono)

We invite applications for future openings. Since specific needs are not always known, qualified applicants will be placed into a pool for consideration as positions become available. When a vacancy arises, the hiring managers will review this pool, and those selected will be contacted.

Position Details

This is a part-time position (approximately 10 to 25 hours per week) located at our Pocono Campus in Tannersville, PA. Tutors support student success through personalized assistance, helping students understand course material, develop effective learning strategies, and engage in critical thinking. Tutoring sessions may occur individually, in small groups, on campus, or online. Tutors will receive College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and are expected to obtain certification within one year. Additional duties include participating in staff meetings, ongoing professional development, responding promptly to communications, and maintaining accurate records. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) to be tutored
• An Associate degree or higher in the relevant discipline or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, patience, and a genuine desire to assist diverse students in learning and succeeding
• Previous tutoring experience is a plus but not required

Application Instructions

Position availability varies by semester based on departmental needs. Currently, there may be no open positions. When openings occur, the hiring team will review the pool of qualified candidates. Applications must be completed in one sitting, including the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References
• Unofficial Transcript
• Academic Writing Sample

Note: The application system allows a maximum of five documents to upload. Please combine multiple documents into one PDF file.