PartTime GIST Mentor/ Tutor Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY

This is a temporary, grant-funded part-time position.

About the role

GIST mentor/tutor will provide GIST workflow support for introductory and advanced GIST courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIST workflow support for introductory and advanced GIST courses
• Provide small cohort (3-6 students) support for two introductory remote sensing courses
• Mentoring/tutoring will be provided via Zoom and in person in the GIST computer lab
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct
• Contribute to, support, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commit to professional growth, including seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students

Requirements

• Completion of a GIST Certificate or higher with experience with raster and vector data, data acquisition and management, remote sensing, cartography, web mapping, and spatial analysis
• GIST tutoring experience is required
• The position requires one to be in person at MCC's Brighton campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MCC's GIST courses
• Bilingual

Pay

$25 an hour

Schedule

4 hours per week for Fall 2026 Semester and Spring 2027 Semester

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work, including prolonged periods of computer use and keyboarding
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• May involve occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds
• Work is performed in a typical office environment with no adverse conditions
• Occasional travel between campus buildings or to other local or out-of-town locations for meetings or conferences may be required

Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications.