Part-Time: Instructional Support / Tutor Adult Basic Education (HopeWorks Grant)

Job Summary

This is a part-time, grant-funded, temporary position in the Workforce and Community Solutions department. Southwest Tennessee Community College aims to employ part-time instructional supporters/tutors to provide learning support, course reinforcement, and coaching to students in one or more of the qualified subject areas. Part-time instruction supporters/tutors will provide tutoring sessions and/or perform front desk duties. Supplemental instruction is a non-traditional method of tutoring that provides group study support outside the classroom through discrete study sessions to supplement the in-class lessons.

Job Duties

• Attend mandatory training sessions as required by the grant and Southwest.
• Maintain tutoring records in software system.
• Absorb and reinforce course material to students.
• Communicate with supervisory personnel and instructors as needed.
• Provide, plan, and facilitate study sessions to students as needed.
• Have a willingness to work well as a team member with our population of students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Assist students with supplemental assignments and projects.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff when visiting classes/offices.
• Ability to work with in-house reference library.
• Ability to assist students in troubleshooting computer-related questions, such as emails, course management systems, and basic computer usage.
• Ability to effectively work with students from all socio-economic and psychosocial backgrounds.
• Report student issues and progression.
• Perform basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, etc.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned an Associate’s, degree in education or related field.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Please indicate at least two (2) subject areas in which you can tutor.
• Working knowledge of education and career pathways.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and actively contributes to a collaborative environment.
• Skilled in time management, planning and prioritizing work effectively, working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
• Experience using a CRM.
• Proficient technology skills in MS applications; including layout and presentation software.
• Experience working with students in a support capacity.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.

Summary of Our Benefits

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Contact Information

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.