May 15, 2024

Residential Tutoring Opportunity for the Saudi Research Science Institute Tutors

Position Type: Administrative
Priority: No
Residential Tutoring Opportunity for the Saudi Research Science Institute Tutors
 
  • Job Title: Tutor
  • Reports To: Academic Lead
  • Job Duration/Dates: July 3 – Aug 17
  • Hours: 40 hr. / Week
  • Job Location: KAUST
Program Overview:
KAUST SRSI 2024 brings together talented grade 11 Saudi students for a robust six-week intensive summer residential STEM research mentorship focused on student development, science learning, and engagement. Participating students to conduct university-level research under the mentorship of KAUST professors. It is a rigorous mentorship program that includes academic lectures, research experimentation, and intensive academic writing and presentation practices, with an emphasis on advanced theory and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
 
The robust learning and personal development program comprising of academic, enrichment and extracurricular activities is implemented by KAUST staff, tutors and experience coordinators. KAUST staff consists of a Manager, Program Specialist, Academic Lead, and Program Coordinators who work at KAUST year-round. Additionally, the SRSI depends on tutors and experience coordinators who are hired in temporary positions for the summer.
 
Tutor Job Overview:
Tutors play an essential role in SRSI. The Tutor directly reports to the Academic Lead and is required to work on an average 40 hours per week for the entire duration of the program. The candidate will be assigned responsibility for 5-7 students and work closely with the Lead Tutor and report to the Academic Lead. The Tutor must be fluent in English and provide academic, research, and personal support to the grade 11 participants, and assistance to SRSI staff.
  • Tutors live on campus, near the high-school students, for the duration of the program. Tutors are supported by peer experience coordinators and the SRSI staff.
  • SRSI tutors must reside at KAUST for seven weeks.
  • They will arrive one week prior to the grade 11 students in order to complete a staf orientation and get settled on campus.
  • Tutors will be required to work evenings and weekends.
  • Due to the nature of the program (summer camp like), tutors will be busy, but there will be some quiet time and opportunities to visit Jeddah and experience the Kingdom.
Tutor Responsibilities:
Pre-Program Responsibilities:
  • Participate in periodic conference calls with peers for orientation, training, student project matching, and other relevant topics with Academic Lead.
  • Review student applications to become familiar with participants.
  • Review project proposals and identify those of tutoring interest.
  • Review materials in a shared file and become familiar with program information and deliverables.
  • Begin to prepare any introductory/basic material related to assigned student projects.
Program Responsibilities:
Academic Support and Tutoring:
  • Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
  • Attend student first week lectures and enrichment activities.
  • Provide academic support on a daily basis to the assigned 5-7 students.
  • Tutoring responsibilities typically occur between 1 pm-10 pm on weekdays and 9am- 5pm on weekends, schedule varies.
  • Maintain attendance of all academic activities and a progress report/evaluation of each student.
  • Provide daily and weekly reports of students’ progress on understanding the project, any concerns and possible solutions to tutor lead
  • Meet with your student’s mentor team on a weekly basis to gauge a student’s research progress, their need and support accordingly.
  • Assist students in understanding mentor's expectations, functions of laboratories, and the student's role in the laboratory.
  • Build relationships with the students and maintain communication.
  • Provide feedback on students’ daily journal, in regard to content and English writing.
  • Assist in setting up the annual poster symposium.
  • Ensure students complete and submit all academic deliverables in time.
  • Attend all students’ final presentations.
Co-curricular and Residential Support:
  • Dine with students and program staff; Attend selected student activities and events
  • Support students in overall adjustment to the program. Provide support as needed and report to Tutor Lead if there are any issues or concerns
  • Provide an adult, non-student presence in the hotel where students reside.
  • General Program and Administrative Support, as needed.
  • Provide support to program team during orientation and induction, as needed.
  • Participate in program debriefing meetings.
  • Provide evaluations of students at the end of the program
  • Complete on-line program evaluation.
Qualification:
Ideal candidates will have prior experience advising high school students in a science field and develop individualized learning plans, maintain a positive attitude, and create constructive learning environment. They will have Masters or Ph.D. degree with good academic record in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics (STEM) with prior teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience.
 
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to
 
International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a paid position which will
include all travel and visa related expenses. Applications will be accepted until all positions are
filled.

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