Part Time Tutor

About the role

The tutoring center at Ivy Tech Community College – Sellersburg Campus serves as an academic support program for students needing additional assistance with specific courses. Tutors should be prepared to share effective study strategies and have a passion for seeing students succeed, with experience working with diverse student groups and populations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students in individual, shared, and group tutoring formats to enhance, support, and clarify concepts discussed in class lectures, readings, handouts, etc., for the subject(s) hired.
• Provide guidance in acquiring and applying study skills methods.
• Serve as a link to other college resources.
• Complete all paperwork and recordkeeping as requested by the supervisor (time cards, tutoring logs, evaluations, etc.).
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required.
• Consult with faculty to help students meet course learning objectives.
• Conduct all activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and student advocacy skills through a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, and problem-solving.
• Dress and behave in a professional manner (as outlined in the Tutor Training Manual).
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.
• Conduct responsibilities within the parameters of FERPA, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester of experience as a tutor, faculty member, or other participation in a learning community (e.g., retired high-school teacher or recent college graduate).
• If an Ivy Tech student: have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a “B” or better in the course they will tutor, and no campus disciplinary record.
• Ability to communicate well orally and work with diverse student populations.
• Maintain confidentiality of tutoring sessions.
• Willingness to work under supervision.
• Complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses. Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and other resources.
• Financial & Retirement: Ability to contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Educational Benefits: Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.