Tutor-Second Chance Pell Program

About CT State
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of
Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states.
As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that
supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details
Employment Type:
Part-Time, Educational Assistant
Hours: Up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous
Recruitment
Work Location: Connecticut Department of Correction facilities through the CT State CC
Campuses*
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Position Summary

The College is
seeking part-time tutors who are passionate about supporting the academic success of students enrolled in the Second Chance Pell Program.
The Part-Time Tutor provides academic support, assists with coursework, strengthens foundational skills, and fosters academic confidence and
persistence. Tutors collaborate with faculty and program staff to promote student success in a structured and supportive learning
environment.

In the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE), the Tutor provides tutorial services to students, in small groups at a
Connecticut Department of Correction facility as part of the Second Chance Pell program. Incumbents provide this support in a Connecticut
Department of Correction facility in which the classes and tutoring sessions are held.

Essential Duties and
Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), the Interim Associate Dean of
Non-traditional Transition Programs or other administrator, the Tutor is accountable for providing assistance to faculty and students in
assigned academic areas through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing group tutoring.
• Assisting students in carrying out assignments, including giving supplemental instruction in the
  academic discipline being applied.
• Observing and providing information to faculty on student performance and on those requiring
  special faculty instruction.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full
specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in the assigned academic
field* or a closely related field with one (1) or more years of related teaching and/or tutoring experience; or an equivalent combination of
experience and training which would lead to the competencies required to carry out the position’s essential duties.

*Current academic
disciplines English & Mathematics

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in tutoring
  and basic instruction in the assigned academic discipline.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts of the assigned academic
  discipline.
• Experience supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning.
• Ability to work effectively with
  individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with
  disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Special Requirements
Incumbent must go through a complete Department
of Corrections Background check and attend a 3-hour Volunteer, Intern and Professional Partner (VIP) training on safety and security and do
a Site Sense orientation for the Department of Correction facility in which they will tutor.Preferred
Qualifications

• Ability to provide academic support via video conferencing platforms.
• Two (2) years of relevant
  teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Experience using the TutorTrac platform and Blackboard LMS (not
  all colleges require this experience)

Salary

• $37.74 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU – Human Resources – Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply,
please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how
your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the
application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete
  applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be
  accepted.
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot
  sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• These positions are filled on an
  as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1)
  year.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to
  work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission
  to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving
  history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut
State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic
poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and
administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and
policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State
Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness),
present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment),
sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions
of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications
excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX
policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D’Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New
Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER.

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