Camp Counselor/Tutor

Niagara Community College

Job Description

General Description
SUNY Niagara is seeking Camp Counselors/Tutors to assist campers who are enrolled in the P-TECH summer camp. This is a camp for rising Niagara Falls High School 9th graders enrolled in the P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), which is a fully funded grant opportunity that provides a pathway to college and careers in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Design.

Successful Camp Counselors/Tutors should be strong in math and/or have the ability to assist P-TECH students build a STEM project. Current NCCC students enrolled in MET, CADD, Industrial Processing, Engineering, and LAMS would be preferred. Other related majors will also be considered.
The camp runs for 2 weeks, Monday – Friday, from 8:30am to 3pm, July 15th -26th, at Niagara Falls High School. Shorter work hours are available.

Typical Work Activities

 
Essential Functions
Must be able to navigate relationships with members of diverse populations; Must be able to operate computers; must be able to communicate verbally and in writing; must be able to physically perform the functions of the position.

Required Qualifications
  • Must have strong math skills.
  • Either currently enrolled in or have an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Industrial Processing, Engineering, or Liberal Arts and Mathematics and Science LAMS. Other related majors may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications
Current or former SUNY Niagara (Niagara County Community College) student.

License(s)/Certifications

 
About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement
NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number
S286P

Open Date
04/19/2024

Close Date

 
Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

  • cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
  • resume
  • unofficial transcripts
  • names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

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