STEM Learning Assistant/Peer Mentor (PTT)
Job Posting for STEM Learning Assistant/Peer Mentor (PTT) at Southeast Community College
Department
Resource Development
Location
Lincoln
Job Category
Support Staff
Job Type
PT
Posting Number
01575
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator STEM-CONNECT grant or Chair of the Mathematics Department, the Learning Assistant or Peer Mentor is responsible for providing individual or small group academic support to improve student success and retention students in STEM courses to fulfill the goals and objectives of aiding students’ success. This is a part-time temporary position. Grant funding for this position is expected to end September 30, 2025. The position may be extended depending on grant funding availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Academic Support and mentoring during Assigned Hours sessions
Aid students by (1) providing clarification of instructions, information, and concepts of student assignments, (2) assisting students to increase subject-specific competencies, (3) promoting independent learning strategies to boost student self-confidence and (4) promoting effective study practices needed to master content. Always be present at the scheduled sessions and notify the supervisor in advance if a session needs to be canceled or rescheduled.
Aid students by (1) providing clarification of instructions, information, and concepts of student assignments, (2) assisting students to increase subject-specific competencies, (3) promoting independent learning strategies to boost student self-confidence and (4) promoting effective study practices needed to master content. Always be present at the scheduled sessions and notify the supervisor in advance if a session needs to be canceled or rescheduled.
Some of the specific duties may include but are not limited to:
- Holding a mentored “study session”. Students would know when it is scheduled and show up regularly to work with each other on assignments.
- Participate in a course discussion board on at STEM CONNECT seminar Canvas site to help facilitate discussion in STEM courses.
- Respond to email questions sent to you.
- Schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions for students who request it.
- If students don’t contact you, then you could periodically contact them, asking for a Zoom session to discuss how their course is going.
Record Maintenance
Maintains records associated with students receiving tutoring or mentoring and assists in creating reports on such data when needed.
Maintains records associated with students receiving tutoring or mentoring and assists in creating reports on such data when needed.
Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access
- Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences.
- Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment.
- Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community.
- Promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
SCHEDULE
Normal work hours for this temporary position, scheduled by the Principal Investigator STEM-CONNECT grant or Chair of the Mathematics Department will be 15 hours a work week. These hours will be coordinated with the person in this position and flexibility will be offered. Maximum number of hours per week will be 15 hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- Maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Passed the class intending to tutor/mentor with at least a B.
- Written recommendation from instructor, program chair, academic dean, director of tutoring for each subject desiring to tutor.
Desired Qualifications
- STEM-CONNECT scholar
- Have completed at least one course higher than the one you will be providing tutoring and mentoring for.
Salary
$13.00/hr
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
08/17/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Thank you for your interest in this temporary position. At this time your application will remain in the open pool and you will be contacted when the College wants to interview you. This position is on an as-needed basis.
In its active commitment to building a diverse community, Southeast Community College rejects discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin in admission, employment or access to programs and activities. The college also seeks to avoid discrimination in the administration of educational programs, admission policies, financial aid or any other college program or activity.
In its active commitment to building a diverse community, Southeast Community College rejects discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin in admission, employment or access to programs and activities. The college also seeks to avoid discrimination in the administration of educational programs, admission policies, financial aid or any other college program or activity.
If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553. Southeast Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors and others, and to protecting College assets. Well informed hiring decisions assist in this effort. To accomplish this goal, the College performs background checks on new employees.
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