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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abingtonseeksengagingand dynamic candidate to filla newlycreated opening ofProfessionalPhysicsTutor. This role will workin the Chaiken Center forStudent SuccesstoprovidetutoringinPhysicstoundergraduate universitystudents.Thetutorwill also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Centerand to ensure that tutoring services align with the courseobjectives. The Professional Tutor willbe responsible formaintaininga record for each student tutored, e.g.,Starfish Outcome Notes,ClientReportForms,Satisfaction Surveys, etc.

Job Duties

ProvidesindividualPhysicstutoring for students.
Assignspractice exercises as needed.
Mentorsstudents in completion and review of class assignments.
Assistsstudents in preparing for exams.
Assistsstudents in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.
CreatesandmaintainsaPhysics-focusedCanvas course shellwhich will serve as a repository ofPhysicsresources tutors can use as they work withtheirstudents
Monitorsscheduling &documentation through Starfish.
Maintainsdetailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.
Createsand compilesPhysics-focusedinstructional and marketingmaterials.
Developsand deliversworkshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range ofPhysicstopics.
Providesadministrative support fortheChaikenCenter for StudentSuccess.
Servesas a liaison to academic departments and related services.
Performsintentionaloutreach and interact directly withunder-served andunder-resourcedstudents.
Leads/coordinatesspecial projects or initiatives as assigned.
Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

Successful candidates willpossess:

AMaster'sdegree (preferred) inPhysicsor a related discipline,3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Innovation and creativity in program development.
Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Outstanding teamwork abilities.
Ability to worklate afternoon/early evening and, on occasion,weekend hours.

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.

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