Professional STEM Tutor-1

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk University in downtown Boston is seeking a STEM tutor for a 75% time role. The position involves one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math and STEM subjects, with sessions that may be online or held in the tutoring center.

Tutors will document notes in the tutor management system (EAB Navigate) for each appointment and participate in training. Flexibility and collaboration with CLAS management are essential in supporting diverse student success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline or related area.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population.
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and anti-racist tutoring praxis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campus.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and flexibility in tutoring.
• Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring sessions (individual to small group) in math/stats and other STEM disciplines, in-person or online.
• Write notes for all tutoring sessions in the tutor management system (EAB Navigate) for individual appointments.
• Attend training on topics related to assisting college students in STEM.
• Facilitate large group tutoring sessions or exam review sessions; meet with program supervisors as needed.

Skills

Communication

In-person work

Independent & team work

Creativity & flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Tutoring strategies

STEM tutoring experience

Education

Master's Degree or higher in STEM

Tools

EAB Navigate

TutorTrac

WCOnline

Job description

% of TimeResponsibility75Tutor students who request STEM assistance: individual to small group sessions in math/stats drop-in, one-on-one appointments in STEM disciplines. Tutoring may be online or in the center. Tutors will write notes in our tutor management system for individual appointments.10During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.5Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with STEM subjects, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.5Facilitate large group tutoring sessions or exam review sessions.5Write notes for all tutoring sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).Requirements/Qualifications:Master's Degree or higher in a STEM discipline or related areaKnowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student populationDemonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially inclusion of groups historically excluded from STEM fields) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxisExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campusProven ability to work independently and as part of a teamCreativity and flexibility in tutoringExperience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plusThe salary range for this role is $40 per hour.Salary TransparencySuffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.Equal Opportunity StatementSuffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.