Position Title: TRiO Math Tutor

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 01422

Department: TRiO

Location: Sedalia, MO

Salary: $15.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Description:

CLASS CONCEPT:

State Fair Community College is seeking a dedicated TRIO Professional Math Tutor to support students participating in the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This part-time position (up to 15 hours/week) is ideal for individuals passionate about student success and equity in education. The tutor will provide individualized and small-group support to help students build confidence and competence in mathematics, ranging from pre-algebra through calculus.

Tutoring sessions may be conducted in person or via Zoom. Tutors are expected to track and document sessions, assess student needs, and maintain regular office hours. In addition to academic support, tutors may be asked to mentor students, lead occasional math workshops, and assist with TRIO events and outreach activities. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills are essential, as tutors meet regularly with TRIO staff to coordinate services and monitor student progress.

This position is contingent upon continued federal TRIO SSS funding and plays a vital role in promoting student retention, persistence, and degree completion among first-generation, income-eligible, and disability-identified students.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This is a part time position working up to 15 hours a week. It will provide one on one math tutoring either in person or via Zoom. The professional tutor may work with students in a variety of math courses from pre-algebra to calculus. Professional tutors may also conduct math workshops, and are expected to keep records on students tutored. Assess the math skills of the project participants to identify their needs. Maintain regular office hours. Assist in promotion, marketing, and recruitment activities for the project. Meet regularly with SSS staff. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. This position is federally funded and therefore subject to continuation by the federal government.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:2 years of teaching and/or tutoring experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree required in math or related field.

Skills: ability to identify the educational needs of others, understanding of mathematics through calculus, and basic computer skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

*Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.