SSS-STEM Peer Tutor/ Mentor (Part-time)

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

NJ Defined Contribution Retirement

Job summary

Passaic County Community College is seeking part-time Peer Tutor/Mentors for the Student Support Services (SSS) - STEM Program. The role involves guiding students, building a welcoming environment, and supporting academic growth through tutoring sessions and workshops.

Ideal candidates are current college students with strong grades, tutoring experience, and a commitment to helping first-generation and under-resourced students succeed. Background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• Current College Student
• 3.25 GPA or higher/A or B+ in 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

• 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.