Professional Tutor - TRIO Student Support Services Program (TRIO SSS)

TRIO Student Support Services program is a federally funded program designed to promote and encourage academic excellence and success through a vast range of ongoing academic support services. TRIO SSS provides guidance and individualized support to assist students who are first generation to college, have a financial need (low-income), and/or have a documented disability. The goal is to increase college retention and graduation rates amongst our program participants.

Tutoring Subject Areas:

• Math (All Levels)
• Writing

• Understand the assignment and the student’s learning style.
• Be prepared to engage student in active learning and be able to identify students’ strengths and deficiencies using appropriate tutoring strategies to assist the student.
• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to TRIO SSS students.
• Work closely with TRIO SSS staff to identify appropriate students and to provide updates, as needed.
• Communicate with TRIO SSS staff regarding scheduling adjustments.
• Attend tutor trainings and meetings.
• Comfortability in using zoom for on-line tutoring. 
• Complete all record keeping, as required by grant guidelines using TRIO SSS on-line database system.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:  We welcome and encourage applicants, who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references. 

REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area, education, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in subject area. 
• Experience teaching or tutoring one-on-one or in small group settings.
• Previous experience working with college students. 
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in using on-line learning platforms.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse student and staff body.  

• Preference will be given to linguistically diverse candidates from first- generation, low-income, and academically disadvantaged populations.

Part-time, Non-Benefited, MCCC unit position

Rate: $33.95/hour

Hours:  18.5 hours/week with varying schedule 

Funding:  Grant

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. 
 - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.