Lab Tutor, Communications

About the role

Responsible for fostering independent learning by supporting students in developing learning strategies and reviewing concepts taught in class. Provides individual tutoring and organized study group sessions. Collaborates with supervisors in the review and development of lab resources and programming.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments.
• Reviews lab materials and evaluates usefulness of lab resources on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of information.
• Acts as liaison with departments within area of discipline.
• Encourages use of lab by students through communication with faculty and development and delivery of lab orientation programs.
• Assists with initiatives aimed at improving student retention and completion.
• Participates as active member within the assigned clusters.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge of field or profession.
• Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas: English, Secondary Education or greater, Communication, Journalism, TESOL, Reading, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Business, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a similar applicable field of study.
• Acceptable related experience to include, but not limited to, teaching, tutoring, training or adult education, developmental education, or curriculum development.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in related discipline
• One year of related experience

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skills

• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts

Ability to

• Convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner
• Make students active partners in the learning process
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Research information for problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with remote tutoring
• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information in a meaningful manner

Certifications

• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects — Hourly
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl — Hourly
• Use of video display terminal — Hourly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills — Hourly
• Communicate information verbally — Daily
• Communicate information in writing — Hourly
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication — Hourly
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy — Hourly
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury — Occasionally
• Work a fluctuating work schedule — Occasionally

Pay

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $37,337.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.