Ace Tutor/Peer

Compensation Type: Non-Exempt | Employment Type: Regular | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

About the role

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Tutor/Peer Mentor coordinates and oversees the tutoring activities in the designated subject area. The Tutor will provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups via online and/or face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Identifies tutoring needs for the assigned student(s) in the subject area authorized to tutor.
• Provides timesheets and tutoring reports back to the ACE Coordinator.
• Follows all policies and procedures for the tutoring program, including policies and procedures for the academic areas, tutors, and students.
• Establishes and maintains office hours in the Academic Center for Excellence with the approval of the ACE Coordinator.
• Provides tutoring services and lab assistance to all students in their assigned course(s).
• Provides peer mentoring by encouraging student independence, confidence, and self-advocacy while supporting their academic goals.
• Shares strategies for academic success, college navigation, and effective use of campus resources to promote student retention and achievement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.
• Proficiency in subject area(s) is required.
• Current LCC student or at least one completed semester at LCC is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge in assigned courses.
• Knowledge of online delivery of specific educational content.
• Knowledge of program development, administration, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of online/virtual classrooms (Blackboard, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Hangouts, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and ability to use standard office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of campus resources.
• Knowledge of computer tutoring methods.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of learning styles and study strategies.
• Knowledge of tutorial/learning materials and instructional aids.
• Knowledge of peer tutoring processes and methods.
• Skill in working with students individually and in groups.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment, including personal computer and standard office software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with FERPA.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Work Environment

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sits most of the time.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading and visual inspection.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Pay

$15.00 per hour