MAC Tutor @ Pennsylvania State University

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a MAC Tutor for part-time positions supporting course instruction across all subjects and levels at the Morgan Academic Center. The tutor will comply with tutorial program policies, participate in trainings, assess students' needs, tailor instructional support, and document tutoring sessions.

Highlights

Provide supplemental course instructional support for students, particularly student-athletes.
Maintain compliance with all tutorial program policies and procedures.
Attend initial and ongoing tutorial program trainings.
Assess assigned tutees' academic needs and tailor tutorials accordingly.
Write session reports after each tutoring meeting.
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and earned a grade of A- or higher in the courses to be tutored.
Position limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week, including nights and Sundays, with flexible scheduling.
Application requires a cover letter detailing major, course subjects interested in tutoring, motivation for tutoring student-athletes, prior tutoring experience, and resume.
Position supports student-athletes and requires schedule flexibility due to their demanding commitments.
Part-time employment at Penn State University Park under the Morgan Academic Center.

MAC Tutor Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Morgan Academic Center is accepting applications for content tutor positions for all course subjects and levels. All applicants must have a (3.0) GPA or above and have earned at least an (A-) in the course(s) they anticipate supporting and/or have a commensurate academic background.

This position is limited to a maximum of (20) hours per week (including nights and Sundays) and needs to be flexible in order to accommodate student-athlete demanding schedules. However, hours are not guaranteed and may vary each week/semester.

Responsibilities typically include:

Maintaining compliance with all tutorial program policies/procedures.
Attending initial and ongoing tutorial program trainings.
Assessing assigned tutee(s) needs and tailoring tutorial support by providing supplemental course instructional support for scheduled students.
Writing session reports following each tutor meeting.

Please include the following information to be considered for this position:

An application
cover letter (in your cover letter please include your major, all Penn State courses subjects/numbers you are interested in tutoring (available at public.lionpath.psu.edu), why you are interested in tutoring student-athletes, any prior tutoring or teaching experience, and other qualifications you possess relevant to working as a tutor.
Resume

Application materials will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as needs arise.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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Original Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities typically include:

Maintaining compliance with all tutorial program policies/procedures.
Attending initial and ongoing tutorial program trainings.
Assessing assigned tutee(s) needs and tailoring tutorial support by providing supplemental course instructional support for scheduled students.
Writing session reports following each tutor meeting.

Please include the following information to be considered for this position:

An application
cover letter (in your cover letter please include your major, all Penn State courses subjects/numbers you are interested in tutoring (available at public.lionpath.psu.edu), why you are interested in tutoring student-athletes, any prior tutoring or teaching experience, and other qualifications you possess relevant to working as a tutor.
Resume