Embedded Peer Tutor (Part-time Student Employee)

Department: Academic Achievement Center

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal
candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a
desire and ability to work with a diverse population.  This is a part-time, student employment
position with no benefits.  An Embedded
Peer Tutor will attend the course, facilitate study groups and may meet with
students individually to provide direct instruction.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend all class meetings (including labs) for the course/section you are supporting;
• Plan and facilitate two one-hour study sessions per week based the availability and needs of students enrolled in the course;
• Attend Embedded Peer Tutor trainings;
• Lead individual appointments;
• Inform direct supervisors of session meeting times and locations;
• Track student attendance for study sessions;
• Assist students in developing time management, communication, and study skills to promote academic success within the course;
• Maintain consistent communication with your direct supervisors;
• Assist students in navigating College systems and understanding course expectations;
• Help students in locating and submitting assignments;
• Provide support to students through WebEx, Zoom, email, or on-campus meetings;
• Be aware of and advocate for the other resources and services provided at MassBay Community College;
• Model appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors to staff, faculty, and students;
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
  

Commitment to
Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality; 
• Engage in conversations with the community regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.   
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed and earned a B+ or higher in the course that you want to support;
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0;
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter of the course you support;
• Demonstrate an ability to work and communicate well with students of various academic levels and diverse backgrounds;
• Complete and submit all assignments and paperwork in a timely manner;
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment;
• Exhibit good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills.
  

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $19 per hour

Position Type: Student Employee

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application. 

PLEASE
NOTE:  We require
students who are eligible to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) to have one on file, before they are hired or continue employment.

This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay
Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,
disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or
related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or
sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of
the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The
College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s
Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities
Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil
Rights.