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Position Summary The Student Support Services Professional Tutor (SSST) provides support services for students in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. The SSST does not deliver instruction; instead they provide tutorial support for specific content areas and students in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. They track students’ progress each semester through graduation, providing services that support retention and graduation.
Salary: $20.15 per hour, up to 19 hours per week.
This is a grant‑funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non‑probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position; the funding and duration are finite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by faculty or director.
Provides evaluations and other reports as requested.
Documents student progress.
Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success.
Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
Establishes and maintains rapport with assigned students.
Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
Ensures successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSST participants.
Recruits participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
Monitors academic progress and contacts faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
Upholds professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
Maintains an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
Attends professional development, TRIO workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Standards, and Training
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics (Master’s degree preferred).
Three years of successful teaching experience in mathematics or a related field.
Experience working with disadvantaged students and administering diagnostic tests (preferred).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; computer proficiency.
Required License, Certifications, or Special Credentials
None.
Other Qualifications and Job Requirements
Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or disabled students.
Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
Consistently making mature, common‑sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.
Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SMART Technologies, and Blumen System (preferable).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs.
A willingness to take initiative and commitment to a philosophy of continuous improvement.
Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
Ability to use customer‑service initiatives for clients and campus community.
Application Procedures / Additional Information
A cover letter.
An online application.
A current resume.
A copy of all post‑secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred.
All application materials will become the property of the College. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure the application packet is complete. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.
Prior to an offer being made, top applicants must provide employment verification letters from current or previous employers, including employment dates, job titles, and signed on official letterhead. Work‑experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made.
For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 205‑929‑3408 or Humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu.
EEOC, E‑Verify, and Background Check Statements Lawson State Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under its control, shall not exclude any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
Applicants chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the background check. Lawson State Community College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify), electronically confirming eligibility to work in the United States as required by law.
Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed application packet to be considered. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
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Professional Math Tutor
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Position Summary The Student Support Services Professional Tutor (SSST) provides support services for students in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. The SSST does not deliver instruction; instead they provide tutorial support for specific content areas and students in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. They track students’ progress each semester through graduation, providing services that support retention and graduation.
Salary: $20.15 per hour, up to 19 hours per week.
This is a grant‑funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non‑probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position; the funding and duration are finite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by faculty or director.
Provides evaluations and other reports as requested.
Documents student progress.
Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success.
Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
Establishes and maintains rapport with assigned students.
Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
Ensures successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSST participants.
Recruits participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
Monitors academic progress and contacts faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
Upholds professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
Maintains an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
Attends professional development, TRIO workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Standards, and Training
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics (Master’s degree preferred).
Three years of successful teaching experience in mathematics or a related field.
Experience working with disadvantaged students and administering diagnostic tests (preferred).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; computer proficiency.
Required License, Certifications, or Special Credentials
None.
Other Qualifications and Job Requirements
Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or disabled students.
Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
Consistently making mature, common‑sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.
Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SMART Technologies, and Blumen System (preferable).
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs.
A willingness to take initiative and commitment to a philosophy of continuous improvement.
Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
Ability to use customer‑service initiatives for clients and campus community.
Application Procedures / Additional Information
A cover letter.
An online application.
A current resume.
A copy of all post‑secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred.
All application materials will become the property of the College. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure the application packet is complete. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.
Prior to an offer being made, top applicants must provide employment verification letters from current or previous employers, including employment dates, job titles, and signed on official letterhead. Work‑experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made.
For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 205‑929‑3408 or Humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu.
EEOC, E‑Verify, and Background Check Statements Lawson State Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under its control, shall not exclude any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
Applicants chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the background check. Lawson State Community College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify), electronically confirming eligibility to work in the United States as required by law.
Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed application packet to be considered. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
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