POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Tutor - Mathematics

Department/Unit: Instruction

Classification: Technician IV

Status (exempt/non-exempt): Non-exempt

Salary/Grade:  $24.20 – 24.68 

 Reports to: Dean of Academic Pathways and CTE

Percentage: Varies- up to 10 hours a week

Annual/Academic year: Fall, Winter and Spring term

POSITION SUMMARY

Tutor is responsible for providing a respectful, encouraging and positive learning atmosphere for Oregon Coast Community (OCCC) students. 

The Fall term Mathematics tutoring hours are to be determined.

More than one position may be hired depending upon availability.

Hours will change from one term to the next.

In support of our mission, all OCCC employees demonstrate commitment to:

• Participation in cross-functional collaboration across the College.
• Continuous improvement.
• Understanding that student success is at the center of every staff position at the College.
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to “see what is possible.”
• Exhibit collegiality and respect for everyone.
• Being excited about and committed to advancing OCCC’s future: enabling student success, eliminating achievement gaps, growth to meet community needs, and a great place to work

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide tutoring to OCCC students in Mathematics.  
• Using the Canvas shell (with observer access) to ensure tutoring assistance is consistent with practices of the class instructor.
• Work with the student to develop study strategies. 
• Report any problem or concerns in a timely manner to supervisor. 

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING STAFF

This position does not supervise but may direct the work of student workers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have successfully completed the course (with an A or B) in Introductory to Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and Pre-Calculus
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter 
• Enjoy tutoring the subject for which services are being provided 
• Be able to explain concepts to others effectively 
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success 
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner 
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Batchelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, see and talk or hear. 

The employee is often required to have mobility to move between offices, classrooms, and floors; use hands to finger, handle or operate computers, objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 

Light physical exertion with occasional, bending, stooping, pulling, and moderate lifting, employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have the ability to carry equipment and tools of moderate weight, using arms and hands. 

Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, and complete and maintain various types of records. Ability to hear the conversational voice and effectively communicate responses. 

Assignment will include presence at all OCCC locations and may include evening and weekend work. Travel between College sites and other locations will be required. Occasional travel and overnight stays outside of Lincoln County may be required for training and other purposes.

Work occurs in an office environment with potential for interruptions and background noise.

The use of tobacco and smoke-emitting materials and devices including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all of the college’s campuses, including OCCC’s building exteriors and parking lots.

All positions at Oregon Coast Community College are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment.

We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. 

In support of Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment, we encourage veterans and veterans with disabilities to explore employment opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College.

All positions at Oregon Coast Community College are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment.

Federal law prohibits the College from employing an individual who has not provided documentation for verification by the third day of employment.

Contact Human Resources if you need assistance and/or an accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, at 541-867-8515.

• Notice of Affirmative Action Policy- It      is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College not to discriminate on the      basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national      origin, age, disability, veteran status, or family relationship (ORS      659.340), in admission and access to, or treatment in, employment,      educational programs, or activity as required by Title IX of the      Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of      1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination      Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and      their implementing regulations.