SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a New York State college access
and academic support program available to students whose educational and
economic circumstances prevented them from demonstrating their potential. EOP
provides a broad range of services, including tutoring, skill development
workshops, leadership opportunities, mentoring, counseling, advisement, pre-
freshman summer experience, and modest financial support. Established in 1967,
the Educational Opportunity Program is one of the most successful endeavors of
its kind.

Under the supervision of the EOP Director, the EOP Tutor is responsible for
helping students improve their academic performance. Tutors help students
understand key concepts in their coursework during individual and/or group
tutoring sessions. An important role of the tutor is to help the student attain self-
confidence by providing positive feedback, encouragement, and helpful tools to
attain success in the course. Tutors do not provide answers, they guide the
student towards independence and how they can attain the answer themselves.

These are part-time positions. This position requires flexible scheduling including
evenings. Tutors are required to be available in person and online. Their working
hours will depend on the number of students requiring tutoring in their subject
area(s). There is no guarantee of continued employment from semester to
semester. EOP Tutors can only tutor EOP students during their assigned EOP
tutoring hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● College background required. Bachelors’ preferred.
● Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects

● Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a
friendly supportive way.
● Final grade of B+ or higher in the course(s) you would like to tutor OR
equivalent related coursework at another regionally accredited institution.
● Overall Cumulative GPA of B (3.0 gpa) or higher.
● Capable of tutoring online using a variety of software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Can tutor multiple courses.
● Have taken higher-level coursework in the discipline than what they wish to
tutor.
● Have prior experience working with students one-on one or in small groups.
● Have experience working with diverse populations including those learning
the English language.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and
understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
● Support learning by:
o providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
o directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
● Refine students’ study skills for independent learning through the use of
individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are
not limited to:
o note taking skills
o college textbooks and reading skills
o test anxiety
o time management
● Mentor Peer Tutors
● Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as
academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and
transfer counseling.
● Maintain up to date electronic reports on each tutoring session

● Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student
guidance
● Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will
be on-going. The hiring range for this position is $15.50 to $17.04 per hour
depending on experience, for a maximum of 16 hours per week in the summer,
depending on the needs of the EOP department. Apply in less than 5 minutes
using our Applicant Tracking System at the link below! Please submit your cover
letter, resume, and the contact information for 3 professional references.

SUNY Sullivan Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal
opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages
applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or
expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status,
veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in
the United States.