Academic Tutor - IllinoisCOM

About the role

The Academic Tutor is a part-time temporary position within the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM). The tutor supports currently enrolled IllinoisCOM students by assisting with academic success strategies, providing individual and/or group tutoring based on personal expertise, clarifying and reviewing course concepts, explaining processes, and helping students solve specific problems while aligning with course objectives, instructional materials, and academic‑integrity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a range of courses based on personal area of expertise
• Meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, and help solve specific problems
• Support classroom‑centered activities and remain responsive to students’ identified needs while aligning with course objectives, approved instructional materials, and institutional academic‑integrity expectations
• Do not complete assignments for students, provide answers to graded work, predict examination content, independently modify course requirements, or serve as the instructor of record
• Complete required tutor training and onboarding before providing tutoring services
• Prepare for and facilitate individual and/or group sessions
• Document tutoring attendance and services using the designated system
• Protect the confidentiality and integrity of examinations, student information, and course materials
• Recognize, utilize, and apply study techniques that address different learning needs, learning styles, and student preferences
• Foster a professional and welcoming environment by demonstrating respect for students’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Use active listening strategies to allow the student to determine content and pace of tutoring
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress
• Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills, cultural competence, and reflection skills
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
• Recognize the primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self‑directed learners
• Communicate with students in a manner that is both direct and supportive
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources when necessary
• Facilitate problem‑solving through inquiry, curiosity, and collaborative learning

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing as a second‑, third‑, or fourth‑year student at an accredited MD or DO granting medical school
• Demonstrated proficiency in each course or subject area the applicant will tutor, as established through coursework, academic performance, faculty recommendation, or other documentation requested by IllinoisCOM
• Must be in good academic and professional standing and maintain this standing throughout employment
• Demonstrated mastery of the subject area, as evidenced by relevant coursework, professional experience, faculty recommendation, or other credentials approved by IllinoisCOM
• Prior tutoring, teaching, facilitation, or academic‑support experience preferred
• Ability to provide virtual tutoring from a private, professional environment with reliable internet access and appropriate audio and video capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage professional and interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with diverse members of the institutional community and outside constituencies
• Proficiency in data entry and the use of the required database system

Pay

This opportunity is budgeted at $20 per hour base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.

Benefits

• Generous paid time‑off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Tutors will typically be assigned 2 to 10 hours per week, depending on availability and need. Applicants should generally be available to tutor at least two days per week. All tutoring sessions will be conducted virtually. This is a remote position.