Professional Tutor Subject-Based (part-time)

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work learn and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs cultures languages abilities and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant diverse community through education learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative inclusive and collaborative colleagues Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health dental life long-term disability retirement and paid time off (vacation personal sick and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealths public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

POSITION TITLE:ProfessionalTutor-Subject-Based(part-time)
DEPARTMENT:Library Learning Commons (LLC)
REPORTS TO:Dean ofLibrary Learning Commons
POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time MCCC unit position without benefits not to exceed 18.5 hours per week
SALARY:$36.55per hour.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Professional Tutorwill offer direct tutoring services to students and will participate inLibraryLearning Commons initiatives to help ensure delivery of quality academic tutoring services. TheProfessional Tutorwill also participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. Duties may be carried out embedded in one of Bristols classes or in-person at one or more of Bristols locations or virtually and may include day evening and/or weekend hours.

Please note: Those with interest in being considered as writing- and reading-skill tutors should apply to the Writing Center posting available here. Candidates may apply to both the subject-based and Writing Center postings and be considered for both.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a professional tutor to a diverse group of community college students.
• Aid students in developing both conceptual and practical approaches as well as study skills to increase academicdevelopment andsuccess.
• Tutor students inacademic concepts and/orcourse material;integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Participate in professional development sessions and program meetings to assist and plan for college-wide tutoringas needed.
• Act in a professional manner and be sensitive to and respectful of the students learning and if appropriate personal needs.
• Be prepared and ontime for each tutoring session including but not limited to one-to-one drop-in group or virtual tutoring formats.
• Work with the tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the students individual needs and encourages academic development and success.
• Keep all information on students confidential; adhere to FERPA.
• Document all tutoring sessions indepartmentsrecord keeping system such asTracCloud.
• Follow allLibraryLearning Commons/departmental procedures and policies; report critical issues to supervisor immediately.
• Refer tutees to other campus services or resources when appropriate.
• Submit electronic timesheet in Self Service Time & Attendance (SSTA) weekly or paper timesheet if required for payroll purposes.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristols core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Complete required college trainings such as but not limited to Title IX FERPA Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristols core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealths Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of aMastersdegree inafield related to the area of tutoring assignment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to explain concepts to others clearly.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applicationsandZoom.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body faculty and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience supporting students teaching or working ina higher-education environment.
• Community college tutoring or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency withTracCloudor similar systems.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion age veteran or military status genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Colleges Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Right.

TO APPLY:Please complete our online application by clicking on the Apply button.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 2026 AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

For each subject (math biology chemistry psychology etc.) that you are interested in tutoring pleaseenter an email address for someonewith clearexpertise in that subjectwho would be willing torecommend you as aProfessional Tutor. The recommender(s)will be directed to a recommendation form that each must complete on your behalf.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.