Position Summary

Big Bend Community College invites applications for Tutor positions in the college's STEM Center.

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Center offers all BBCC enrolled students, including GED/ DVS, a wide variety of tutoring and instructional support services for all levels of math, science, and engineering courses. The STEM Center is a collaborative study area which provides drop-in tutoring services, supplemental instruction, faculty support, STEM related advising, and a variety of resources. The primary responsibility of the Tutor (STEM Center) position is to provide tutoring assistance in a variety of subjects and to assist STEM Center Coordinator in creating an environment that is welcoming, positive, inclusive, and conducive to learning.

BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves approximately 4,000 students, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2010 or via email at kimg@bigbend.edu.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

(Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as needed throughout the 2019 – 2020 academic year. High application times are September 2019 for Fall 2019, December 2019 for Winter 2020, and March 2020 for Spring 2020.)

Essential Job Duties

• Provide academic support to students in individual or small group settings.
• Assist students in meeting course objectives through discussion, sample problems, and assignments.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to tutor students in arithmetic through Pre-calculus and/or introductory Chemistry. Candidate will be asked to take content exam during interview process. If candidate falls below minimum score, candidate may still be hired, but will be asked to audit class(es) to reinforce content knowledge.
• Previous experience working with individuals one-on-one and/or small groups.
• Previous experience working directly with individuals from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Bilingual, English/Spanish proficiency.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. Online application.*
2. Cover letter, addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for this position.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. A statement outlining how your educational and or professional experiences, background, or philosophy demonstrates your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to our campus community (max. 1 page)*
5. Copies of any college transcripts (unofficial) and applicable certificates.*

NOTE: All of the above items are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The items marked with an asterisk are required to be included/uploaded with your online application prior to submission. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Persons hired will need to provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Official transcripts will need to be provided to the college within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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