Hourly - Technical Skills Tutor, CTE - Engineering

Provide direct support to students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through individual and small-group assistance focused on reinforcing technical skills, industry-specific competencies, and concepts learned through classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning instruction.

The position provides specialized support to students preparing for industry-recognized certifications, licensure examinations, and other workforce credentials associated with Career and Technical Education programs.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce program-specific competencies, support student engagement, and assist students in accessing resources that contribute to academic success, credential attainment, and workforce preparedness.
• Student Learning & Technical Skills Support Provide individual and small-group support to students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs.
• Reinforce technical skills, competencies, and concepts learned through classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning activities.
• Assist students in the use of program-specific software, technology, equipment, and learning resources.
• Assist students in applying technical knowledge and skills to industry-relevant projects, workplace scenarios, and program-based learning activities.
• Support students in preparing for industry-recognized certifications, licensure and credentialing examinations, portfolio reviews, projects, performance assessments, and other credential attainment requirements.
• Conduct individual and small-group review sessions, study groups, and supplemental learning activities focused on program-specific technical standards, terminology, procedures, and competencies required for credential attainment and employment in the student's field of study.
• Respond to student questions related to course concepts, technical skills, and program expectations.
• Identify recurring areas of student difficulty related to technical skills and communicate observations to faculty to assist in the development of supplemental learning resources and review activities.
• Student Engagement and Support Assist students in utilizing available resources and support services.
• Encourage participation in tutoring, workshops, skill-development activities, and other academic support services.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources, including advising, career services, tutoring, accessibility services, and counseling services, as needed.
• Maintain records of student contacts and support activities consistent with departmental and grant-reporting requirements.
• Assist with outreach efforts designed to promote student participation and engagement in CTE support services.
• Encourage student participation in credential preparation activities, technical skills review sessions, and supplemental learning opportunities designed to support successful program completion and workforce readiness.
• Faculty and Program Collaboration Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student achievement.
• Communicate recurring student learning challenges and technical skill gaps to faculty and supervisors.
• Assist in implementing Perkins-funded activities related to technical skill development, credential preparation, and student support in CTE programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in discipline, a related field, or, in limited circumstances, an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs and workforce-related skill requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in individual and small-group settings.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students of varying ages, cultures, educational backgrounds, and skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including a proven ability to utilize and apply
• Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process e.g. the College’s Learning Management System and ERP.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.

Preferred

• Experience in tutoring, workforce training, technical instruction, academic support services, student support services, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.
• College-wide position that may require flexible hours/schedule in any Brookdale location.

Application

Documents Cover Letter, Resume, Other Pay Rate $22.74/hr