Remote Tutor - Fire Science - Part-time

REMOTE TUTOR FIRE SCIENCE PART TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement.

To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values : accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Malcolm X College is seeking a part-time Remote Tutor for the Fire Science Department. The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student.

This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Science. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Completion of tutoring certification preferred. Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the post-secondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Malcolm X College has been recognized as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse : Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunity.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union.