Penn State Abingtonseeksengagingand dynamic candidate to filla newlycreated opening ofProfessionalChemistryTutor. This role will workin the Chaiken Center forStudent SuccesstoprovidetutoringinChemistrytoundergraduate universitystudents.Thetutorwill also develop workshops structured academic initiatives as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty student organizations and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Centerand to ensure that tutoring services align with the courseobjectives. The Professional Tutor willbe responsible formaintaininga record for each student tutored e.g.Starfish Outcome NotesClientReportFormsSatisfaction Surveys etc.

Job Duties

• ProvidesindividualChemistrytutoring for students.

• Assignspractice exercises as needed.

• Mentorsstudents in completion and review of class assignments.

• Assistsstudents in preparing for exams.

• Assistsstudents in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.

• CreatesandmaintainsaChemistry-focusedCanvas course shellwhich will serve as a repository ofChemistryresources tutors can use as they work withtheirstudents

• Monitorsscheduling &documentation through Starfish.

• Maintainsdetailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes Client Report Forms Satisfaction Surveys and other assessment measures.

• Createsand compilesChemistry-focusedinstructional and marketingmaterials.

• Developsand deliversworkshops presentations and online resources for students on a range ofChemistrytopics.

• Providesadministrative support fortheChaikenCenter for StudentSuccess.

• Servesas a liaison to academic departments and related services.

• Performsintentionaloutreach and interact directly withunder-served andunder-resourcedstudents.

• Leads/coordinatesspecial projects or initiatives as assigned.

• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

Successful candidates willpossess:

• AMastersdegree (preferred) inChemistryor a related discipline3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.

• Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Innovation and creativity in program development.

• Proven presentation group facilitation and teaching skills.

• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.

• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

• Outstanding teamwork abilities.

• Ability to worklate afternoon/early evening and on occasionweekend hours.