Part Time Math Professional Tutor

Position Information

Position Title:

Part Time Math Professional Tutor

Position Category:
Part Time Staff

Position Status: 10‑Month

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Advertised Salary: $21.86 – $24.04 per hour

Department:
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

Working Hours:

Up to 28 hours per week

The Academic Center for Excellence at SUNY Niagara seeks passionate individuals to support student success through tutoring. Professional Tutors provide individual and small‑group assistance aligned with existing course content, helping a diverse student population strengthen academic skills and confidence. Tutors serve as a vital link between the college and its students—supporting academic progress while fostering independent learning and self‑reliance. They assist students in developing competency in course material and applying effective learning strategies such as active reading, note‑taking, test preparation, time management, and organization.

In addition to traditional tutoring, Professional Tutors may serve as embedded tutors within the classroom, work with students in specific content areas, and provide online tutoring for distance‑education courses. Tutors are expected to offer support in a professional, welcoming, and student‑centered manner to all members of the campus community.

Content areas:
Analytic Geometry;
Contemporary Math;
Foundational, Intermediate, & Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry;
Math for Childhood Education;
Mathematics for Consumers;
Statistics. Final candidates may be asked to meet with math faculty members to ensure an appropriate knowledge base for supporting course content.

Pay is based on academic level:
Bachelor’s degree or lower $21.86 per hour;
Master’s degree or higher $24.04 per hour.

Tutoring hours can occur Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm. This is an in‑person position. Please provide your availability within your cover letter. Hours will align with Fall & Spring semesters; limited Winter/Summer hours may be available based on course offerings.

Ongoing applications accepted; for Fall 2025 consideration, applications must be submitted by 7/28/2025.

Only applicants who meet all required qualifications will be considered. Qualified applicants should submit the following: cover letter addressing each qualification, resume, unofficial transcripts, and names and contact information for three (3) current work‑related references. Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

• Assisting students with course content and problem‑solving
• Providing individual and group tutoring
• Facilitating study groups and review sessions
• Creating academic resources/guides for student use
• Maintaining records of tutoring appointments
• Utilizing the tutoring management system to create, log, and detail appointments
• Referring students to appropriate resources
• Supporting learning and study skills development
• Assisting students with general computer troubleshooting necessary for coursework
• Providing embedded tutoring services as assigned

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related content area or curriculum
• Desire to help others
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature disposition
• In‑depth knowledge of the content area(s) the applicant wishes to tutor

• Experience working with students in secondary or higher education
• Experience utilizing online conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Certifications/Licenses (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)
• Transcript 2 (optional)
• Transcript 3 (optional)

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.