Student Support Services Tutor/Mentor (PT Internal)

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Job Description

The Student Support Services (SSS) Classic Program is seeking a current Passaic County Community College student for a tutor/mentor position. This person should have strong interpersonal skills to support participants in the program. As a tutor, you will work with fellow students to assist students to improve their reading and writing skills. Tutors are expected to work one-to-one and/or in small groups assisting students. It is the mentor's primary responsibility to serve as a role model for students while supporting them through individual and group meetings toward their success.

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Mentor Duties:

Create a professional and welcoming environment for our students.
Conduct check-n meetings with mentees monthly.
Provide mentees with campus resources and make appropriate referrals if necessary.

Tutor Duties:

Possess basic technical computer knowledge.
Must be dependable, organized, and pay attention to details.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality, follow through on directions and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
Must maintain a professional interactive and/or telephone manner, possess respectful verbal communication with both staff and students.
Provide students with positive and constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

Must have a B+ or higher in the course providing tutoring and a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Completed at least two (2) full semesters at PCCC
Have a flexible schedule with evening and Saturday availability.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: The hourly pay for this position is $16.

Benefits:

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. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
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 which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)