P/T STEM Center Specialist (September Start Date)

P/T STEM Center Specialist (September Start Date)

Salary

$22.73 - $30.31 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202301196

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Academic & Tutoring Support Services

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This position is an entry-level position in Higher Education. The Academic Support Specialist- STEM supervises and provides mentoring and training support for student workers and professional tutors in the STEM Center. This position also spends time providing tutorial sessions to students in STEM content (mathematics and/or sciences). This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Academic & Tutoring Support Services.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Part Time, Year-Round

This is an in-person position, candidates must be able to work in-person at our Toms River location.

Ocean County College does not provide visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Supervise STEM peer and temporary tutors, sign timesheets, conduct weekly meetings to provide guidance, assign tasks, and ensure accountability of direct reports.
• Oversee training and onboarding of new peer and professional tutors.
• Assist the coordinator and the Assistant Director with database maintenance and tracking STEM tutoring sessions.
• Provide one-on-one and group tutoring in STEM subjects (sciences and mathematics).
• Assist students in developing problem-solving strategies and mastering STEM concepts.
• Foster student engagement by guiding study sessions and implementing active learning techniques.
• Stay updated on STEM curriculum and best practices in tutoring to provide effective academic support.
• Identify student learning challenges and recommend appropriate resources or interventions.
• Ensure tutors stay current on curriculum changes and instructional methods through ongoing development and training.
• Participate in institutional activities such as colloquiums, commencement, and workshops as assigned.
• Manage related projects and administrative tasks as needed.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in a field related to Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is highly desirable AND one year of experience providing STEM tutorial support to students at the high school or college level.
• Or an Associate's Degree in a field related to Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is acceptable provided the candidate has a total of three years of experience providing STEM tutorial support to students at the high school or college level.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as team/project leader and/or assist with supervision of others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a database system; ability to create standard/new reports with limited oversight; prior use of online platforms and sites.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively interact and engage with students and employees

Even Better If You Have

1. Bilingual.

2. Bachelor's degree in STEM-related field.

3. Prior supervisory experience.

4. Higher education experience.

5. Ability to tutor in Statistics

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to part-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

Personal Time Off:

OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.

Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days

Sick: Thirteen (13) Days

Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays

Pension Benefits:

Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. This position is only eligible for the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/pension-info-active.shtml

Employee Assistance Program:

OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High school Diploma or High school Equivalency
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

What subject area is your highest level of education?

03

How many years of experience do you have in providing STEM tutorial service to high school, college, or adult learners? If you do not have any experience, write N/A.

04

If you have experience in the above, briefly explain what you did (1-2 sentences). If you do not have any experience, write N/A.

05

This position is a fully in-person position. Are you able to work in person at our location in Toms River, NJ?

Required Question

Employer Ocean County College

Address 1 College Drive

Toms River, New Jersey, 08754

Phone 732.255.0400 x336

732.255.0400 x2936

Website http://www.ocean.edu