Bulldog PALs-Science, Engineering and Mathematics Department

Category:: Part Time Non-Benefited Positions
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Department:: Science, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Dec 11, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: PT No Benefits
Position ID:: 170789

About Bunker Hill Community College:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.

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Job Description:

BHCC is piloting a supplemental instruction model in some Gateway/challenging STEM courses. If you are a STEM student or recent grad and want to tutor your Community College peers, consider this job opportunity below!

Bulldog PALs Leaders will:

• Attend class meeting times as appropriate (PALs may attend to assist in laboratories, attend remote synchronous or in person classes).
• Communicate regularly with section faculty member.
• Model appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors to staff, faculty and students.
• Communicate student concerns and student referrals to other services with the appropriate Directors or Deans.
• Plan and facilitate two study sessions per week either directly before or after class (or depending on the availability of students enrolled in the course) and respond to small group study session requests as available.
• Assist students in the development of appropriate time management and study skills to promote academic success.
• Track student attendance and upload study session plans to blackboard each week .
• Assist students in locating and submitting assignments for class (via Moodle or other technology platform).
• Provide support to students through Moodle, via email, or through on-campus meetings.
• Provide student success tips for best ways to communicate with professors.
• Aide in students' understanding of course expectations.
• Distribute, collect, and return various Bulldog PAL-related surveys.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Recent community college experience

Additional Information:

Salary: $18.50/hr @ 11hrs/wk

Review date: open until filled

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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