ULC Software/Computer Programming Tutor

The University Learning Center (ULC) is dedicated to providing academic support to The New School’s diverse student population through one-on-one tutoring sessions, workshops, and more. Tutors help students become stronger and more independent learners, so that they succeed in achieving their academic goals. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Tutor undergraduate and graduate students in various software, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rhino, Figma, Blender, Premiere, After Effects, AutoCAD, Fusion, V-Ray, Revit, SketchUp, etc and/or in various coding languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Unity, Arduino and other languages you are fluent in. 

• Work with students of varying skill levels from demonstrating the basics to assisting with complex problems and a range of issues in between. 

• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.

• Complete administrative tasks, such as writing brief descriptions of each session and emailing a brief summary of daily attendance.

• Other opportunities include leading in-class workshops and/or specialized ULC workshops.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high level of comfort and expertise in the Adobe CS and other software programs and/or must have strong knowledge of computer programming and a high level of expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Knowledge of additional programming languages is highly preferred, especially Python. 

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at The New School. 

• Prior tutoring or teaching experience is preferred.

• Please send at least one faculty recommendation indicating your proficiency with specific software programs to learningcenter@newschool.edu.

• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality

• Able to commit to 6 (or more) tutoring hours per week

• Experience working with ESL and graduate-level students strongly preferred

• Experience working with students with ADHD a plus

• Federal Work Study preferred

Work Mode: Hybrid #LI-DNI

Pay Rate: $29.20/hr through August 31

(new pay rate will be determined by next collective bargaining agreement)

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Responsibilities:

Tutors help students become stronger and more independent learners, so that they succeed in achieving their academic goals. Tutors work one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students of varying skill levels on software or computer programming. Support during sessions can entail demonstrating the basics to assisting with complex problems and a range of issues in between.