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NCCU STEM Learning Center Professional Tutor/Academic Coach

🇺🇸 Durham, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Tutoring

🗓️ November 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina Central University is hiring a NCCU STEM Learning Center Professional Tutor/Academic Coach. The role involves providing tutoring and academic coaching in mathematics and science, facilitating student learning and development, conducting workshops, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support student success in STEM subjects.

Highlights
  • Provide tutoring and academic coaching for mathematics and science students in the STEM Learning Center.
  • Facilitate learning using various instructional techniques and study strategies.
  • Conduct monthly academic and mathematical workshops to enhance student learning.
  • Collaborate with STEM instructors and Learning Center staff to monitor and promote student progress.
  • Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and provide monthly progress reports.
  • Develop and use instructional materials such as handouts and online resources.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or physics required.
  • Position is full-time, time-limited, non-tenure track with competitive salary based on qualifications.
  • Supports students within the College of Health and Sciences at North Carolina Central University.

NCCU STEM Learning Center Professional Tutor/Academic Coach Full Description

NCCU STEM Learning Center Professional Tutor/Academic Coach
 Position Information 
Position/Classification Title  | Academic Advisor / Counselor
Working Title  | NCCU STEM Learning Center Professional Tutor/Academic Coach
Position Number  | 819884
FLSA  | Exempt
Appointment Type  | Time Limited - Full Time
Tenure Track  | No
FTE  | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date  |
Department Hiring Range  | The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category  | Professionals
SOC Code  | 21-1012 - Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
 Position Overview 
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!  | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit  | The Department of Mathematics and Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences promotes North Carolina Central University’s commitment to excellence in instruction, research, and service offering programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Science degree each in mathematics and in physics. In addition, the Department offers all General Education Curriculum courses in mathematics as well as in physics
Primary Purpose of Position  | Under direction of Associate Dean for College of Health and Sciences (CHAS), the Professional Tutor/Academic Coach for the STEM Learning Center for Mathematics and Science Student Academic Support Services is responsible for providing tutoring and learning assistance, academic and student development coaching through the STEM Learning Center in the College of Health and Sciences (CHAS) that help guide students towards successful learning in mathematics and science outside of the classroom.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  | Commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the university’s mission, knowledgeable of university and pre-professional curriculum requirement; knowledgeable of tutoring practices and principles; attained intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to read and interpret any pertinent course materials such as syllabi, course/homework instructions or any educational information that will assist in the student’s learning experience. Ability to write daily reports and email correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively with students or employees of organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and be able to explain/interpret to students and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Minimum Education/Experience  | Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or physics, required.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation  | N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer  | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. Primary Responsibilities and Duties 
Function  | Instructional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.  | Identify the tutoring needs of students and provide appropriate academic support:

Facilitate learning as a guide or coach to assist students to become successful and independent learners. Use a variety of instructional techniques in tutoring sessions to meet the learning needs of students. Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the potential of students for academic progress. Conduct monthly academic and mathematical workshops. Promote the college’s tutoring program during outreach activities and events. Identify or develop handouts, on-line resources, and hands-on materials to engage students in learning mathematical and scientific methods
Function  |  Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.  | Establish and maintain rapport with STEM instructors to ensure student success:

Collect necessary course syllabus or subject materials to implement in tutoring sessions. Consult with faculty on student progress and, when appropriate, suggestions for strategies on assisting students. Establish and maintain rapport with STEM Learning Center staff to ensure student success:

Maintain accurate record of tutoring sessions. Collaborate with referring faculty on student attendance and progress in tutoring sessions.
Function  |  Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.  |
Maintain caseload of students tutored in mathematics every semester and provide monthly progress reports to Lead Professional Coach/Activity Coordinator of STEM Learning Center and Assistant Dean of CHAS:

Complete and submit Monthly Tutor Logs. Perform other related activities as assigned per Lead Professional Coach/Activity Coordinator of STEM Learning Center.

Function  | Other Duties as Assigned
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.  | Other duties as assigned.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | EPA03439P
Open Date  | 11/24/2025
Date desired for closing or initial review  |
Close Date  | 12/03/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Date Position Available  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | 
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  4. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2 
  3. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

North Carolina Central University
 1801 Fayetteville St.
 Durham, NC, 27707
 Mainline: 919-530-6100