Location: Youngwood,PA, USA
Position Title Chemistry Specialist (Regular Part-Time) Division Vice President Academic Affairs(DIV) Department Tutoring & Learning Services Job Description
This position is responsible to act as a professional tutor and provide individualized and small group assistance to students who are experiencing difficulty with basic principles and concepts of Chemistry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: JOB SPECIFIC
* Conduct sessions on general science knowledge that will aid students with courses, preparation for labs, and toward the successful completion of exams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: STANDARD TO THE ROLE
* Emphasize and promote general skills of problem solving and decision-making, and critical thinking.
* Assist students in assessing their progress and determining their goals, strengths, and needs, and accommodate as necessary.
* Advise students on effective study skills and habits.
* Assist participants with development of a positive self-concept and orientation toward learning - providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
* Accurately maintain records on assigned students and submit reports as required.
* Assist students with the use of various learning systems.
* Coordinate and monitor services provided to program participants.
* Refer special problems to appropriate individual(s) (i.e., coordinator, counselor, and/or instructor).
* Prepare and lead workshops on for students.
* Meet with instructors to receive up to date course information and materials.
* Prepare practice quizzes and exams for individualized learning and success.
* Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
* Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
* Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
* Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
* Associate degree in Chemistry or related field required.
* Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
CLEARANCES
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
* PA Child History clearance
* PA Criminal Record Check clearance
* FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
Preferred Qualifications
* Related work experience in higher education working with at risk students preferred.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)
CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)
* Ability to sit
* Specific visual requirements
FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on job)
* Repetitive finger movement
* Ability to use both hands
* Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation
OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)
* Ability to stand & walk
* Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
* Ability to use both legs
* Ability to climb stairs
* Ability to balance
* Ability to stoop
* Ability to repeatedly bend
* Use of color vision
Salary $17.93/hour Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Hours Will Vary 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday - Hours Will Vary 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday - Hours Will Vary 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday - Hours Will Vary 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday - Hours Will Vary 8 a.m. -5 p.m., Hybrid Schedule Available - Will Vary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-073-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/09/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/09/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.
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