Program Manager, Science Resource Center

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Summary

Part-time (approx. 28 hours per week including some evenings and weekends) on the Bethlehem Campus. The Science Resource Center program manager is instrumental in supporting student success by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are empowered to become independent learners through individualized academic support. The program manager also supports tutors by offering guidance and professional development opportunities.

Reporting to the science tutoring coordinator with a "dotted line" reporting relationship to the Learning Center director, specific activities include recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and mentoring 10 to 15 peer and/or professional science tutors; utilizing tutor scheduling software (WC Online); and contributing to program-wide initiatives as a member of the Learning Center core team. Although the primary responsibilities of the role are administrative, the program manager may periodically tutor students in science.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related discipline, experience as a tutor and experience working in higher education or another academic setting, knowledge of tutoring and/or teaching pedagogy, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to learn new technologies, and an enthusiastic commitment to lifelong learning and supporting the growth and success of all students and staff are required. A master's degree, previous leadership or supervisory experience, and experience working in a college level tutoring program or another student success program are preferred.