Part - Time Tutor, Academic Skills (All Levels)

About the role

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. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Identifies individual skill gaps and provides weekly action plans to ensure academic success.
• Takes initiative in building authentic relationships and motivating students
• 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
• May deliver tutoring services to students at scheduled times (may be individual or group sessions);Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes 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
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of work experience. Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required.

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.

Qualifications

Previous tutoring experience. Previous academic coaching or mentoring experience.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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