Math Tutor (College Assistant) - Learning Center

About the Role

This is a part-time, hourly position with a maximum tenure of 1040 hours per year. Under supervision, the role performs miscellaneous clerical, administrative, research, or other work related to the operation of a college unit. The position is based at the Learning Center of New York City College of Technology (City Tech) and reports to the Director and/or Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in select math courses: MAT 1190 (Quantitative Reasoning), MAT 1190co, MAT 1272 (Statistics), MAT 1275 (College Algebra and Trigonometry), MAT 1275co, MAT 1375 (Precalculus), MAT 1475 (Calculus 1), and MAT 1575 (Calculus 2).
• Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring, ensuring attentiveness to all students requiring assistance.
• Attend monthly tutor coordination meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Document student attendance daily on a tutor log sheet and provide students with verification slips as requested.
• Confer with the director and assistant director regarding students' progress and challenges.
• Perform routine clerical work, such as answering phones, maintaining records, operating office machines, sorting/distributing mail, issuing keys/ID cards, and acting as a messenger.
• Type letters, memoranda, charts, and similar materials.
• Act as a cashier when required.
• Assist in statistical or research activities, including data collection, coding for computer entry, data entry, and running reports.
• Perform clerical library work, such as sorting/shelving books, data entry into library systems, or binding books/periodicals.
• Assist in instructional programs, including tutoring in reading and mathematics, speech/hearing therapy, providing musical accompaniment, or distributing/collecting physical education equipment.
• Enter and maintain departmental records, such as inventory control, rosters, directories, and schedules.
• Operate computers, software, and other electronic equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director and/or assistant director.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above preferred.
• 3.3 GPA or higher in college mathematics courses.
• Ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule of a minimum of 5 hours for the entire semester.
• Enjoy working with people and have considerable patience when dealing with others.
• Ability to communicate adequately within the academic discipline.
• Tutoring experience preferred.

Pay

$19.12 per hour.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification, including pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet eligibility criteria.