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

Overview

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It is a goal that rewards a career through impact. NCC offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package while working on campuses located in a region with a high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html. NCC is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Summary:

Writing Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono) — Part-time (approximately 10 to 25 hours per week), located at our Pocono Campus in Tannersville, PA. Tutors support student success by using a personalized approach to help each student gain a deeper understanding of course material, develop effective learning strategies, engage in critical thinking, and acquire additional academic skills to reach educational goals. Tutors may meet with students on an individual or small group basis on campus and/or online. Tutors receive College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and are expected to obtain certification within one year of employment. Tutors participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development, promptly respond to correspondence from Learning Center staff, and maintain complete and accurate records. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) they will tutor
• An Associate degree or higher in the discipline or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, an interest in working with a diverse population of students, patience, and a genuine desire to help others learn and succeed
• Previous experience as a peer or professional tutor is a plus but not required

Special Instructions:

The number of positions hired varies by semester, depending on department and College needs. There may not presently be a position available at the time of application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will review this pool of candidates for consideration. Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need to upload the following documents:

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

The system limits 5 documents to upload. You may need to save multiple documents into one PDF.