Academic Support Tutor

Come support our mission by providing on-campus tutoring for our Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Health Science, or Spanish departments!

About ECC

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Schedule

Flexible hours, up to 15 hours per week. Tutoring Center is open 9 am – 8 pm Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 2 pm Friday, 9 am – 1 pm Saturday.

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide drop-in, private, or online tutoring as assigned.
• Reinforce classroom instruction, encourage academic progress, and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the students they serve.
• Maintain student records, timesheets, and other paperwork.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in discussions regarding ways to better serve students.
• Refer students to the Associate Dean of Academic Support Services, if appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience in the subject in which the person will tutor.
• Must be responsible, independent workers who maintain an on-time commitment.
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged/at-risk students.
• Must possess sensitivity for students of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to tutor students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience preferred, especially with high school or college-level students.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time).
• Visual acuity (arm's length).

Work Environment

• Moderate noise.
• Typical office or administrative environmental conditions.