Mentor Tutor - Liberty Partnerships Program
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Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY, US
Summary
The mentor-tutor provides academic instruction and support to middle and high school students to promote college readiness and career development. They also track student progress, monitor attendance, and act as an advocate for students with teachers and counselors.
Job Description
SUNY Sullivan
LPP Tutor/Mentor (PT)
Position Description
About Us:
SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.
Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.
Job Summary:
The mentor-tutor will assist the LPP Director in implementing the Liberty Partnerships Program, an after-school, day school and summer program designed to promote successful graduation, college readiness and career development among middle school and high school students at risk of dropping out. Some evening or weekend hours may be required. Programming occurs at local school districts, field trip locations, and on the SUNY Sullivan campus. This position requires a flexible work schedule. This is a part-time, grant-funded position.
Qualifications:
- College background preferred but not required
- Experience or willingness to work with disadvantaged youth
- Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Academic Tutoring: Provide one-on-one and small group instruction in core subjects and Regents exam preparation.
- Build supportive relations, promote social-emotional growth, and act as a student advocate with teachers and counselors.
- Progress Tracking: Help create individual learning plans, monitor daily, monthly attendance. Submit required program documents.
Salary:
This is a part time weekday position. Hours are flexible and determined by the program needs. You will work a minimum of 4 hours and up to a maximum of 28 hours per week. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour and is negotiable depending on education and experience.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume or CV, along with the contact information of three professional references.
SUNY Sullivan provides programs and resources that educate, inspire, and empower students and the broader community. Through excellence in teaching and learning, we prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world, and we support positive economic and social change within Sullivan County and beyond. We model sustainable actions and promote socially, environmentally, and economically responsible citizenship through an overarching culture of excellence.
Our rural, 405-acre campus is nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains less than two hours from New York City and Albany. It features a series of nine interconnected buildings plus the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Our campus buildings, including the Seelig Theatre located in the center of the complex, were designed by architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates. Stone was famous for his work on the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., among other public buildings and spaces. The Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall and the EcoGreen Townhouses, both located just steps from campus, provide housing for nearly 400 students.
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Loch Sheldrake, NY
SUNY Sullivan provides programs and resources that educate, inspire, and empower students and the broader community. Through excellence in teaching and learning, we prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world, and we support positive economic and social change within Sullivan County and beyond. We model sustainable actions and promote socially, environmentally, and economically responsible citizenship through an overarching culture of excellence.
Our rural, 405-acre campus is nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains less than two hours from New York City and Albany. It features a series of nine interconnected buildings plus the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Our campus buildings, including the Seelig Theatre located in the center of the complex, were designed by architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates. Stone was famous for his work on the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., among other public buildings and spaces. The Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall and the EcoGreen Townhouses, both located just steps from campus, provide housing for nearly 400 students.
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Loch Sheldrake, NY
