PSNK Math Tutors Needed for Homework Hotline

Homework Hotline Supervisor/Professional Math Tutor

Two Openings – 15 hours per week per position
The Homework Hotline Supervisor/Professional Math Tutors will perform dual roles: supervise the
operation of the Homework Hotline and of the Math Coaches who provide academic support to local high school math students; and provide tutoring and academic support for Penn State New Kensington students enrolled in MATH 140 (calculus) and above.
The Homework Hotline Supervisor/Professional Math Tutors will provide support through the 2015-16 academic year with possible continuation based on supervisory and tutoring effectiveness and on funding availability. Combined responsibilities within the Homework Hotline (2 - 3 evenings per week) and within the Academic Success Center (2-3 days per week during daytime hours) will total approximately 15 hours per week. Two Homework Hotline Supervisors/Professional Math Tutors will share the responsibilities to fully staff the Homework Hotline and the Success Center tutoring hours each week.

Requirements:  Must demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students and instructors.  Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field with a strong math foundation; Master’s degree, as well as experience in tutoring at the college level, is strongly preferred.

Homework Hotline Supervisor Duties (approximately 10 hours/week): The Homework Hotline operates Sunday-Thursday from 7-10 PM. The supervisor will be expected to work 2-3 evenings per week. Duties will provide an excellent opportunity to enhance technical, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills and to become a vital part of a new community outreach program based on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s well-respected Homework Hotline


 Responsibilities include the following:  Oversee nightly operations of the Homework Hotline call center o Support and assist math coaches with difficult calls o On-site monitoring of all tutoring exchanges to ensure appropriate conduct of math coaches o Troubleshoot problems (technical, academic, personnel, etc.) o Complete nightly reports  General responsibilities o Conduct surveys o Assist with new tutor training o Complete observations and evaluations of math coaches o Attend meetings with Homework Hotline staff, supervisor partner and others as needed o Assist with endorsement of program within the community o Monitor math coaches’ schedules, attendance and workload o Other duties as assigned

Professional Math Tutor Duties (approximately 4 – 6 hours per week): A combination of scheduled, on-site tutoring sessions and appointment-based sessions, totaling 4 – 6 hours per week, is expected. Responsibilities include the following:  Provide individual tutoring sessions for students enrolled in courses including calculus, vector calculus, and discrete mathematics. Other tutoring assignments may be assigned as needed.  Facilitate learning and assist students to become a successful, independent learners.  Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize student’s potential for academic progress.  Maintain ongoing communication with the coordinator of the Success Center including referrals to other appropriate college resources as needed.  Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.  Encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in other courses.  Meet with coordinator and instructors to plan appropriate academic support for students.  Perform other duties consistent with the position of professional tutor.

When applying online, please include resume listing three references and a cover letter outlining qualifications and experience. Direct inquiries about the position can be made to Colleen Smith, Outreach Coordinator. To apply, go to http://www.psu.jobs/, then choose the Penn State New Kensington campus as the job location and apply to job number 58730. 
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