Tutor

Position Summary :

The Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs as well as occupational and technical programs for a population with a wide range of academic and experiential preparation.

In order to provide an instructional environment conducive to successful learning experiences for this wide array of students, the Colleges provide the support and help of the Tutor.

In the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE), the Tutor provides tutorial services to students, one on one or in small groups at a Community College.

Incumbents provide this support in a specific learning unit or center such as science, technology, language arts or business administration.

The tutor may also be involved in the set up, maintenance and operation of labs.

Example of Job Duties :

Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) or other administrator, the Tutor accountable for providing assistance to faculty and students in assigned academic areas through effective performance in these essential functional areas :

• Providing individual and group tutoring.
• Assisting students in carrying out assignments, including giving supplemental instruction in the academic discipline being applied.
• Overseeing and guiding assigned student workers in their assistance to students.
• Observing and providing information to faculty on student performance and on those requiring special faculty instruction.
• Proctoring student exams.
• Setting up, arranging and testing lab equipment, apparatus and materials.
• Adapting equipment and materials to specific learning objectives set by faculty.
• Planning and preparing equipment and materials for future lab sessions.
• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Shipping and receiving supplies and equipment.
• Observing standards of safety in the set-up, operation and disposal of lab supplies and equipment.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Candidate may perform some or all of the job functions.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student.

They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate degree in the assigned academic field or a closely allied field with one (1) or more years of related teaching and / or tutoring experience;

or an equivalent combination of experience and training which would lead to the competencies required to carry out the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess :

• Experience in tutoring and basic instruction in the assigned academic discipline.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts of the assigned academic discipline.
• Experience supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning.

Substitutions Allowed :

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.

Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with faculty and staff members in different departments or divisions
• Ability to provide academic support via video conferencing platforms
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching and / or tutoring experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Prior experience using the TutorTrac platform and Blackboard LMS (not all colleges require this experience)

Salary : $32.36 hourly.

$32.36 hourly.