Part-Time Tutor, Academic Skills (All Levels)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The primary purpose is to provide supplemental support that focuses on learning strategies, life management skills, and enhancing student success. May tutor students and community members who need learning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative in building authentic relationships and motivating students
• Makes sure students' academic progress is monitored and collaborates with them to develop a personalized action plan tailored to meet their academic and professional goals
• Guides students to take responsibility for their decisions and understand how those decisions impact their success
• Helps students identify and remove any barriers to academic success
• Models effective study strategies and self-advocacy
• Works with students to develop effective study habits, learning strategies, organizational and time management skills by providing workshops each semester
• Coordinates the tutor and tutee meetings
• Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Maintains and modifies tutoring strategies to accommodate different learning styles and needs
• Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the course
• Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress
• Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies individual skill gaps and provides weekly action plans to ensure academic success
• Monitors the academic progress of students and collaborates with students to develop a personalized action plan tailored to meet their academic and professional goals
• Guides students to develop accountability for their decisions and an understanding of how those decisions impact their success
• Helps students identify and eliminate any barriers to academic success
• Models effective study strategies and self-advocacy
• Works with students to develop effective study habits, learning strategies, organizational and time management skills by providing workshops each semester
• Coordinates the tutor and tutee meetings
• Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Maintains and modifies tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needs
• Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the course
• Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress
• Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with little direct or continuous supervision

Physical Abilities

• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile.
• No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Schedule will depend on department needs
• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Job Description

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

To be considered for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous tutoring experience
• Previous academic coaching or mentoring experience

Salary

The hourly pay rate is $15.60 - $28.90 (depending on certification level)

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan

Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery is the premier student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serving The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location

Address: 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply online only. Lone Star College does not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

Special Notes

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.