Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Tutor (Temporary, Professional Expert Assignment)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Tutor (Temporary, Professional Expert Assignment) Recruitment Start Date 05/04/2026 Recruitment End Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date Salary Range Pay Rate $19.00 - $23.00 per hour FLSA Status Non-Exempt Benefits

BENEFITS

At the beginning of each academic year, all professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employees with an assignment which will exceed 30 days will be provided with five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave. This paid sick leave is available to be used for an illness of the professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee or his/her family member and/or for leave due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. A professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee shall be entitle to use such sick leave as of the 90th day of employment. The five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave do not accumulate.

General Description/Summary

General Description/Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Grants, the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Tutor will conduct tutoring sessions, study groups, and individual tutoring for Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement students. The responsibilities include maintaining the MESA Study room, organizing materials, arranging check in/check out of students, attending meetings and training sessions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or Junior level standing in baccalaureate degree in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, biology, or other related degree with extensive math coursework including calculus
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and barriers facing first generation college students

Required Experience

• One year of experience tutoring adult learners in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, or biology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Experience working with small groups
• Experience developing or adapting instructional materials

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of full-time, related professional experience working with students in a college environment
• Bachelor's degree in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, biology or related degree with extensive math coursework including calculus
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Licenses and Certificates

Licenses and Certificates

• A reliable personal vehicle, a good driving record, and a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tutoring sessions, study groups, and individual tutoring for Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students.
• Maintain the MESA study room and its material.
• Check in/out students.
• Attend meeting and training sessions when needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Physical Abilities Working Condition Department Grants Job Category Assignment Part-Time Percentage of Time Months per Year Work Days per Week 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Work Schedule per Day Hours may vary based on student and office needs. Some evenings and weekends may apply (may not exceed 20 hours per week). Work Shift Days, Evenings Bargaining Unit Unrepresented Citrus College Diversity Statement

CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

About Transcripts

About Transcripts

• Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position.
• Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer.
• Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year.
• Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position.
• All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position.
• Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.

Additional Information:

Please note, although transcripts are not the only way to qualify for this position, if you claim to possess an associate degree, or higher (or you have completed at least 60 college-level semester units) and possess the required number of years of experience (refer to job description for details), please scan and upload your transcripts, and show on your application that you possess the required number of years of experience. If the degree is earned, be sure the award/conferred date is evident on the transcript. If you do not possess an associate degree (or higher), or if you have not completed at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, please show on your application you possess the required number of years of experience. Failure to submit the transcripts or indicate the required number of years of experience on your application will result in the screening out of your application packet.

Selection Process

Selection Process

• A selection committee will review application packages of those candidates who have met the minimum qualifications for this position and will select a limited number of qualified candidates for an interview.
• Each candidate may be asked to make a presentation on a topic of the selection committee's choice. The candidate will be informed of the topic when an interview appointment is scheduled.
• Each candidate may be asked to provide a sample of his or her writing ability just prior to the interview.
• Travel costs must be borne by the applicant.
• Final candidates for faculty, management, and supervisor/confidential positions may be interviewed by the Superintendent/President.
• If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact the current and former employer(s) to investigate past employment history.

Quick Link https://employment.citruscollege.edu/postings/1553

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this opportunity with Citrus College?

• Asians in Higher Education

• Blacks in Higher Education

• CASBO

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Citrus College Employee

• Citrus College Marquee

• Citrus College Website

• Community College Times

• Community College Week Indeed

• Disabled in Higher Education

• Hispanics in Higher Education

• LGBT in Higher Education

• Los Angeles Times

• Native Americans in Higher Education

• Registry

• San Gabriel Tribune

• Veterans in Higher Education

• Women and Higher Education

• Other (Please specify source)

• As a preferred qualification, please describe your related professional experience working with students in a college environment. (Note: To receive credit for possessing any or all preferred qualifications, applicant's experience must be clearly indicated on the application.)

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience tutoring adult learners and/or students with disabilities. (Note: To receive credit for possessing this experience, applicant's experience must be clearly indicated on the application.)

(Open Ended Question)

• Please list the math and science courses that you are comfortable tutoring.

(Open Ended Question)