Professional Nursing Tutor

Job Type Part-time Description Position Summary: Professional nursing tutors facilitate student academic skill development in NCMC nursing courses. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors coordinate learning and provide one-to-one and small group tutoring within the Resource Center, lab, classroom, virtually. Tutors will work with students to assess their learning needs, set short-term goals for the session, long-term goals for academic development, and assist them in reaching those goals. Tutors will act as referral agents for students struggling either academically or personally and should have a genuine concern for the needs of students. CLASSIFICATION: Hourly DEPARTMENT: Resource Center REPORTS TO: Resource Center Coordinator FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt FULL TIME/PART TIME: part-time LOCATION: Savannah Campus, Savannah, MO Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to Attend tutor training workshops, meetings, and other tutoring activities specifically for nursingConduct small-group or one-to-one tutoring sessionsHelp students develop positive study habits and skillsAssist students with projects and prepare for quizzes and testsExplain concepts and ask questions that encourage students to think and work independentlyEncourage students to complete homework assignmentsLog tutoring sessionsBe at work on time as scheduledMaintain contact with the Resource Center Coordinator and appropriate staff membersProctor course level tests under supervision of testing staffExhibit respect and a helpful attitude toward all students and NCMC faculty and staff Requirements Qualifications: Education: Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: A strong knowledge of PN and ADN curriculum with tutoring experience preferred. Skills: Must have a strong knowledge of the subject they are tutoring. Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to explain concepts clearly. Active listening and approachable demeanor. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of students. Physical Demands: Moving about in buildings and on the NCMC campuses; reaching, pulling, and pushing when performing office duties; remain stationary at a desk for extended periods. Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.