Tutor/Academic Success Coach - Testing and Technology

Role: Supports students throughout the semester by providing tutoring, supplemental instruction, and assistance. Works collaboratively with advisors to perform student outreach and proactive success coaching for “at-risk,” new, and stop-out students, as well as unique student populations (athletics, EOF, first-generation, nontraditional, etc.).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide content-area tutoring, supplemental instruction, and assistance in area(s) of specialty in accordance with assigned schedule

• Assist students through multiple delivery systems (in-person, through synchronous web platforms, and via email as needed).

• Perform student outreach and success coaching for first-time, stop-out, and at-risk students.

• Collaborate with instructors and advisors to identify and assist at-risk students.

• Collect data of student usage of the Academic Support Lab.

• Remain abreast of curriculum changes and major assignments in area(s) of specialty.

• Assist with campus retention efforts through collaborative initiatives and projects.

• Maintain and assist with Academic Support Lab social media presence and marketing materials.

• Maintain and assist with Academic Support Lab social media presence and marketing materials.

• Maintain and assist with Academic Support Lab Canvas site and associated materials.

• Collaborate with library staff on various projects.

• Adheres to FERPA and other relevant federal and state regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience At least two years working with students in the higher education is required. Experience working with students in a community college setting is preferred. Familiarity with working with diverse populations, counseling, advising, and/or tutoring at-risk students is strongly preferred.

Education Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field preferred. This includes but is not limited to English and Mathematics. Experience in subject areas where mathematics is critical (i.e. chemistry, physics, engineering, etc.). Experience in subject area where English is critical (i.e. professional writing, creative writing, teaching English as a second language, etc.).

Interpersonal Skills Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, faculty, staff members and a diverse student population. Must be an active listener who can adjust accordingly to institutional change.

Technical Skills Working knowledge of current emerging computer hardware and software, including relevant ERP systems and all Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Canvas and emergent digital learning platforms (Cengage, Macmillan Launchpad, McGraw-Hill, etc.) preferred.

Other Skills

Physical Requirements The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Salem Community College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit, employ, and promote personnel without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, or mental or physical challenges, in compliance with all Federal and State legislation and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination.  

The employees of the College are expected to teach or work with other employees, and to supervise or be supervised in their work by other employees without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, or mental or physical challenges.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.