Professional Tutor

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work. We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found Position Purpose The Professional Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Tutor supports learning by assisting with academic strategies to support students’ academic success. As students strive to reach their academic goals, the main responsibility of a tutor is to help the student in becoming a more independent, engaged, and confident learner. A&P tutors provide individual and group tutoring to students across a broad range of health science courses. Tutors will also conduct review sessions (recitations) for A&P I and II. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, provide tools to enhance their application and analyzation of course content. This is a 9-month position working approximately 10-19 hours per week. Applicants will be part of a pool of professional tutors from which the Academic Support Center will fill the needed Professional Tutor positions. Applicants are encouraged to refresh their applications after 90 days with a resume that includes new education or work experience. Core Competencies Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Functions Provide support through scheduled appointments, recitations, and drop-in sessions. Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring. Explore students’ individual learning preferences and work to develop active learning and study strategies appropriate for their needs and optimize their learning. Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress. Assist with outreach and follow-up with students who receive Academic Alerts to provide additional academic support. Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions.Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver recitations, exam reviews, and specialized group tutoring.Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students. Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions. Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills. Education Essential Job Requirements: Master's degree or higher in health sciences or other health-science based degrees (e.g. chiropractor, nursing) required. Experience: Experience in higher education strongly preferred. Skills Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity, and a desire to help. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, attention to detail, flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and personal responsibility. Able to interact with diverse personalities and populations with respect and sensitivity. Able to utilize technology effectively. The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein. Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees. Health Insurance Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.Dental and Vision Insurance Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.Life Insurance and AD&D 1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children.Long Term Disability 60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options.TIAA Retirement Account The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs.Paid Time Off Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees.Holidays The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed.Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval.Tuition Exchange Consortiums AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31. To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide 01 How many years of professional tutoring experience do you have? No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 year but less than 2 years of experience2 years but less than 3 years experience3 or more years of experience 02 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)Associate degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeProfessional degreeDoctorate degreeDoctor of Philosophy Required Question