Tutoring Coordinator Center for STEM Excellence (Part-Time)

Position Titlte: Tutoring Coordinator Center for STEM Excellence (Part-Time)

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus – Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly No Pension

Posted: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:17:05 GMT

Category: StudentServices

Salary: See Position Description

Core: Outreach & Engagement Core

Job Number: 202300067

Description: ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE :

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges . Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools , and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report , Kiplinger’s , Princeton Review, and Money Magazine , among others.

Example of Duties: POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time, professional position, and hours of work and days are determined by the supervisor to meet student needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Pay rate – $40/hr.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) and the Center for STEM Excellence, the Coordinator facilitates the Center for STEM Excellence activities and coordinates the peer and professional tutoring and support services in designated subjects.

DUTIES:

• Organize and coordinate Center for STEM Excellence programming including, but not limited to instructional support, student activities, tutoring, academic workshops, and leadership/mentorship opportunities, with staff and in collaboration with other College units as appropriate.
• Facilitate positive relationships with target academic programs and other units on campus.
• Responsible for hiring Center for STEM Excellence staff, including peer and professional tutors, as needed in accord with Federal, State, and College regulations.
• Assess academic support efforts to improve students’ academic performance and delivery of services.
• Support and implement the use of technology to enhance tutoring.
• Monitor, in collaboration with staff, the recruitment, training, retention, supervision, and scheduling of professional and peer advisors and tutors.
• Selects peer tutors to assist students taking courses in mathematics and science. Develop and administer the entrance test for potential peer tutors. Offers training and enrichment to peer tutors, if necessary. Schedules all peer tutorial sessions and keeps records of all such tutoring activities. Monitors and supervises peer tutors to assure that appropriate and effective tutoring is available. Develops, administers and monitors a budget for the services. Manages, authorizes and certifies the timesheets of all peer tutors for payment processing.
• Serve on appropriate College committees and participate in relevant College initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to math, science, or other as appropriate.

Experience

• Two years professional experience in an institution of higher education or in education, higher education or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.
• Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of college.)
• A Ph.D. or an Ed.D. degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Wide knowledge of the principles and techniques essential to performance of the specific responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of basic budget principles and techniques.
• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret and apply established law, regulations, procedures, precedents and guidelines.
• Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems and develop appropriate work methods.
• Ability to advise and counsel students and others concerning college programs, activities and services.

Supplemental Information: EEO STATEMENT:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

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