Part-Time STEM Center Tutoring Specialist (25hrs/wk)

The Position

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Academic & Tutoring Support Services. The P/T STEM Center Specialist supervises and provides mentoring and training support for student workers and professional tutors in the STEM Center. This position spends about 50% of their time providing tutorial sessions to students in STEM content (sciences and mathematics).

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Part Time 12 months

What You Will Do

• Provide one-on-one and group tutoring in STEM subjects (sciences and mathematics).
• Assist students in developing problem-solving strategies and mastering STEM concepts.
• Foster student engagement by guiding study sessions and implementing active learning techniques.
• Stay updated on STEM curriculum and best practices in tutoring to provide effective academic support.
• Identify student learning challenges and recommend appropriate resources or interventions.
• Supervise STEM peer and temporary tutors, sign timesheets, conduct weekly meetings to provide guidance, assign tasks, and ensure accountability of direct reports.
• Oversee training and onboarding of new peer and professional tutors.
• Assist the coordinator and the Assistant Director with database maintenance and tracking STEM tutoring sessions.
• Ensure tutors stay current on curriculum changes and instructional methods through ongoing development and training.
• Participate in institutional activities such as colloquiums, commencement, and workshops as assigned.
• Manage related projects and administrative tasks as needed.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is highly desirable; however, an associate's degree and an additional two years of related experience (total of 4 years) may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• Two years of prior experience providing STEM tutorial support.
• Experience working with students in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as team/project leader and/or assist with supervision of others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a database system; ability to create standard/new reports with limited oversight; prior use of online platforms and sites.
  
  

Even Better If You Have

• Bilingual.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field.
• Prior supervisory experience.
  
  

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to part-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

Personal Time Off

OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.

Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days

Sick: Thirteen (13) Days

Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays

Pension Benefits

Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. This position is only eligible for the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/pension-info-active.shtml

Employee Assistance Program

OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.

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What is your highest level of education?

• High school Diploma or High school Equivalency
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
  
  

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What subject area is your highest level of education?

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Which STEM subjects have you tutored in? If you do not have any STEM tutoring experience, write N/A.

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If you have experience in direct supervision or management of employees, briefly explain what you did (1-2 sentences). If you do not have any experience, write N/A.

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This position is a fully in-person position. Are you able to work in person at our location in Toms River, NJ?

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Briefly describe your experience working with a diverse population of students or adult learners.

• Required Question