Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Gresham Campus, ORJob Type: Part-time Faculty and TutorJob Number: 2024-00072Division: InstructionDepartment: Library, AVID, and Learning Success CenterOpening Date: 10/17/2024Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties For best consideration, please submit your application materials by November 10, 2024. *Resume & Cover Letter Required.Basic Job Purpose/FunctionAssists students in improving their academic achievement in technology (with specialization in programming/networking/cybersecurity) by meeting with them on a drop-in basis to reinforce, review and clarify course-specific learning objectives and by providing study skills' strategies; reviews course materials, assignments and exam materials, ideas for papers and course assignments; works on solutions to individual learning challenges. Essential Duties
Provides academic assistance to students that supports MHCC course content and instructional methods. Supports effective instruction by tutoring students on a drop-in basis, individually and/or in small groups, facilitating discussions, reviewing class projects, reinforcing curriculum and content learning objectives, discussing test preparation strategies and providing homework assistance. Identifies and supports the diverse needs of individual learners; refer students with non-tutorial needs to other campus resources, as appropriate. Reviews course-specific instructional materials as provided by students and instructors. Provide routine clerical support related to student tutoring programs and objectives. Additional Duties
Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate's degree in computer science, programming, networking, cybersecurity, or a related fieldExperience/Training: Intermediate skills in Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, networking, cybersecurity, or a related field
- Prior tutoring experience
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to
- Provide subject-matter expertise to tutor students, individually and/or in small groups.
- Understand, follow and reinforce course-specific, Faculty-identified curriculum and learning objectives.
- Refer students to a variety of academic and non-academic support services.
- Follow program and college policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Participate in workshops, trainings, outreach and student support activities.
- Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment, software and technologies.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with College policies, regulations and local, state and federal laws.
- Work independently under minimal supervision.
- Promote a student-experience that practices inclusion, equity and diversity.
- Work collaboratively with a variety of people and establish effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Troubleshoot computer issues
- Work in a culturally diverse environment
Knowledge of
- Content-specific coursework.
- Effective communication, learning and tutoring strategies.
- Student support and retention programs and services.
- Adult learning theory.
- At-risk populations and the socio-economic conditions of the local community of learners.
- Learning tools, materials and technologies.
- Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Working Conditions and Important InformationWorking ConditionsWork is performed primarily in a college learning center, classroom, lab or similar environment. Hazards: Potential interaction with anxious and/or distressed individuals.Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a college learning center, classroom, lab or similar setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other general office and instructional equipment and technologies; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office and instructional technologies and equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 10 pounds; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.SALARYSalary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.Part-time Tutors are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.Level*Accumulated Work HoursTutors10 - 1000$31.3421### ####$33.0332### ####$34.5443### ####$36.0754001 or more$37.69IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at For technical assistance, please call 855-###-####.Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.Position subject to budget consideration and approval. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-###-#### and 105-###-####.Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked veterans' preference document, or fax to 503-###-#### or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.Sick LeaveNew hires will receive eight (8) hours of sick leave upon hire. An ILC instructor will receive one hour per term of paid sick leave per ILC, which includes Special Loading. An hourly instructor or tutor will receive one hour of paid sick leave per 11 hours of employment. Unused sick leave will accumulate up to a maximum of 80 hours and be available for use in subsequent academic terms.Tuition Waiver PlanEach employee will be eligible for a full tuition waiver, which is equivalent to 24 credits, for each term in which the employee is working for the College. Such waiver may be used for tuition for credit courses or the fee in lieu of tuition for noncredit courses (commonly called Fee B). Such tuition waivers are not cumulative. However, an employee may use a tuition waiver in the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned. Employees and their spouses/domestic partners will pay only course-specific fees. Tuition waiver(s) may be assigned by the employee to his/her immediate family (to one or amongst the family) to be used in the term in which the waiver is earned by the employee or the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned.01 Do you have an Associate's degree (or higher) in computer science, programming, networking, cybersecurity or a related field?
02 Do you have Intermediate (or higher) skills in Microsoft Office?
03 Have you successfully completed coursework or demonstrated work experience in 2 of the 3 subject areas (programming, networking, and cybersecurity)?
04 What experiences have prepared you to work in a vibrant and busy lab environment, working with a technologically, culturally, and academically diverse student population? 05 This position requires work during daytime hours as this is the busiest time for our lab.Are you available for daytime work hours? The lab hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00AM to 6:00PM and Friday 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
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