Academic Coach/Tutor

Prison Education Program (Part-Time)

Position Summary

White Mountains Community College (WMCC) is seeking a part-time Academic Coach/Tutor to support students participating in its Prison Education Program at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord. The Academic Coach will facilitate a weekly study hall and provide academic support to students enrolled in WMCC's Business Administration and Liberal Arts programs. 

Candidates with tutoring, teaching, advising, or student support experience are encouraged to contact Christine Hemmings, Academic Success Coordinator at White Mountains Community College, chemmings@ccsnh.eduor 603-342-3060. 

Responsibilities

• Attend and facilitate a weekly study hall session at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord.
• Provide academic coaching and tutoring support to WMCC students.
• Assist students with:
  • Research skills
  • Writing assignments
  • Study strategies and time management
  • Basic mathematics and quantitative reasoning
  • General academic success skills
• Encourage student engagement, persistence, and confidence in their coursework.
• Communicate with the WMCC Student Success Center regarding student needs and program support.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring, teaching, academic coaching, advising, or supporting student success.
• Strong written communication skills and knowledge of college-level research and writing.
• Ability to assist students with basic mathematics concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and comply with all prison security requirements and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience tutoring adult learners or nontraditional students.
• Familiarity with academic support services and student success strategies.

Schedule

• Approximately one 2-hour study hall session per week.
• Consistent weekly schedule to be determined.
• Position requires travel to the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord.