TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Professional Tutor – MATH & Academic Skills Specialist

Position Title: TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Professional Tutor – MATH & Academic Skills Specialist

Department: TRIO Student Support Services

Reports To: TRIO SSS Tutor Coordinator

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Position Summary

The TRIO SSS Professional Tutor provides high-impact academic support to first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and students with disabilities. This role delivers targeted individual and small-group tutoring primarily in Mathematics (developmental through upper-level college math), while also providing cross-disciplinary support in Academic Writing and evidence-based Study Strategies. The Professional Tutor fosters student independence, retention, and graduation by utilizing student-centered coaching methods aligned with federal TRIO regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Academic Instruction & Tutoring
  • Provide specialized, individual, and small-group tutoring in Mathematics (e.g., Algebra, Calculus, Statistics), introductory writing, and general research/editing skills.
  • Integrate cognitive learning strategies, time management, note-taking, and test-preparation techniques directly into subject tutoring sessions.
  • Facilitate active learning and critical thinking rather than simply providing answers or editing work for students.
• TRIO Student Success & Mentorship
  • Support the retention and persistence of non-traditional, first-generation, and underrepresented college students by maintaining an inclusive, accessible learning environment.
  • Assist students in navigating academic technology, course portals, and learning management systems (LMS).
  • Help students understand faculty expectations and develop effective academic self-advocacy skills.
• Program Administration & Tracking
  • Maintain precise, confidential records of student attendance, session notes, and academic progress using program tracking software in compliance with FERPA.
  • Participate in required TRIO SSS staff meetings, professional development workshops, and program evaluations.
  • Collaborate with TRIO staff and college faculty to identify academic warning signs and provide early interventions.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education, STEM, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in tutoring/instructing writing mechanics, essay structuring, and college-level study strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse, underrepresented, first-generation, or low-income student populations.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and technological skills.
  • Availability to work one evening a week (4 hours per week) during school Fall and Spring semesters.
• Preferred
  • Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish preferred).
  • Prior teaching or tutoring experience.