Computer Information Technology Tutor

About the role

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking Computer Information Technology Tutors. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, as well as basic computer programming and logic, including Java, Python, and C++. Professional tutors must be knowledgeable in their field and have a strong academic background in their subject area. Peer tutors must have taken advanced courses in their field, earning no lower than a B and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Peer tutors are also required to supply at least two instructor references.

Responsibilities

• Review material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments and provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Provide supplemental instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or to learn new techniques.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Professional Tutor: Degree in computer information, computer science or a closely-related field
• Peer Tutor: High School Diploma or equivalent, an overall GPA of 3.0 with grades in the tutoring area no lower than a B, a minimum of 12 credit hours and at least two instructor referrals

Skills

• Knowledge of specific subject matter
• Various tutoring methods
• Computers and related software applications
• Ability to organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning
• Ability to provide feedback to students to encourage, motivate and build confidence
• Ability to identify, develop or implement individual education plans for students
• Ability to work schedule demands as needed
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction

Schedule

Work hours will vary but will fall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday. Summer hours are from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.