ST Peer STEM Tutor - Sierra Vista

Salary : $14.70 Hourly

Location : Sierra Vista Campus, AZ

Job Type : Student

Job Number : 2401632

Division : STStudent Services

Departments : STStudent Services - Tutoring

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Remote Work Eligible : No

Pay Grade : Student

Duration / Parameters : Part-time; Temporary

Position Summary

Position Summary : The Student - Peer STEM Tutor is responsible for providing support to the STEM Lab (Math Lab) by providing students with resources that will enhance their opportunity for academic success, and facilitating their transition to Cochise College. Peer tutors are expected to foster a sense of community among students at Cochise College and work cooperatively with other staff members to provide educational activities.

Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Note : Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position :

Tutors and facilitates one-on-one sessions, group sessions, or workshops in Classrooms, STEM Lab (Math Lab), and / or Online Tutoring Lab

Refers any student who is having major difficulty to the assigned instructor or Math Lab Supervisor

Assists in maintaining the regular functions of the STEM Lab (Math Lab)

Attends any training sessions held for student staff

Consults designated staff regarding questions about these or other responsibilities throughout the program

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

General Expectations : Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements : Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher

Completion of one of the following with a grade of "B" or better : MAT 151 or higher, BIO 182 or higher, CHM 151 or higher, CIS 204 or higher, or PHY 112 or higher Completion of Reading or exception

Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Ability to work accurately, efficiently, and effectively with all types of data

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment : Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office, classroom or lab setting with appropriate climate controls.

Physical Requirements : Essential functions of this position require : lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to : Math Lab Supervisor

Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible

Salary : $15