Professional Tutor - Chiropractic

About the role

The Professional Tutor works in the Center for Student Support providing in-person or virtual tutoring support to the Doctor of Chiropractic Program enrolled students at the Long Island Branch Campus. This position requires flexible scheduling, including possible evening and weekend hours based on the department's needs up to 20-hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Meets and supports students through small group, 1:1 tutoring, and/or hosts drop-in tutor sessions.
• Provides content-based learning activities to enrich and support course content.
• Provides study strategy suggestions and tools to enhance active learning.
• Reviews and reinforces what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies in addition to discussing content information during student sessions with the goal of assisting the student to develop into a successful, independent learner.
• Maintains records of student contact and submits paperwork in a timely manner.
• Become familiar with and use WCOnline.
• Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance.
• Create and submit timely documentation regarding tutor content delivery, attendance, etc.
• Provide support and review for general assignments to support student needs.
• Direct and maintain focus of the tutorial session.
• Refined students' study skills for independent learning using individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to, note-taking skills, college textbook and reading skills, goal setting, test anxiety, and time management.
• Provide mentorship, as needed, to student tutors.
• Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career readiness services.
• Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development as directed.
• Help to support exam proctoring.
• Maintain professional demeanor.
• Be familiar with Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and other programmatic requirements.
• Participate in all required trainings.

Qualifications

• Chiropractic Degree graduate who has successfully passed National Board Exams.
• Special consideration for previous experience as a tutor or teaching assistant during the individual’s student tenure.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, while enrolled in the chiropractic doctoral program.
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge across chiropractic courses.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, concise manner.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced customer service office environment.
• Candidate must have flexibility for in-person and virtual engagement.