Math Resource Center Tutor - Student

Classification Title Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP) Working Title Math Resource Center Tutor - Student Datatel Position A / SEMA9

STEPROG1A Annual Hours As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours a week. Placement Range $10.00 Position Type Student Employee Job Category Student General Description

The Math Resource Center Tutor assists and tutors students in the Math Resource Center.

Reports To Supervisor, Math Resource Center What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Minimum Education /Experience

Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.

OR

Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

AND

Successful completion of the equivalent of Math 1483, Math 1513, Math 1533, Math 2013, or a subsequent course with a grade of B or better.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to interact with students on an individual or group basis.

Ability to explain information and mathematical concepts through oral and written communication and through the use of physical and technological demonstrations.

Must demonstrate effective communication and human relations skills while performing at work.

Firm grasp of the mathematical concepts that the tutor would be tutoring in the Math Resource Center.

A commitment to helping other students learn.

Understand the value of a peer leadership role.

Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners.

Must be able to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Basic computer skills.

Must follow directions and guidelines.

Must be punctual and reliable.

Satisfactory completion of tutor training program.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium work:
This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the Math Lab to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office/lab equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to occasionally position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with lab equipment or assist students.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, office or lab setting.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required Training

Appropriate Tutor Training and Tutor Certification as offered by OCCC.

Work Hours

Work schedule will range from 20 - 25 hours per week and may include evenings and Saturdays depending on Math Resource Center operational requirements. Schedules are set each semester and will respect the student's class schedule.

Department Math Resource Center Job Open Date 10/15/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following

required documents: resume; cover letter; and transcript showing successful

completion of the equivalent of Math 1483, Math 1513, Math 1533, Math 2013, or a

subsequent course with a grade of B or better.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

If selected for an interview, applicant will be required to provide:

Recommendation letter from a current OCCC math faculty

Current class schedule

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Posting Number Student, Work Study,

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Help students in the Math Resource Center with math assignments by asking questions, looking at student work, assessing the student's level of understanding, encouraging them to think through problems, use their resources, talk through…