Professional Tutor - Imaging Sciences

About the role

The Professional Tutor works in the Center for Student Support providing in-person or virtual tutoring support to the Undergraduate cohort of enrolled students for Imaging Sciences. This position requires flexible scheduling to include possible evenings. Based on needs, hours per week are up to 20 hours.

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.
• Review and reinforce 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.
• 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.
• Refine 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

• Imaging Sciences graduate, Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medicine Sonography preferred, who has successfully entered the workforce in the Imaging Sciences profession.
• Special consideration for previous experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, or other leadership engagement during the individual’s student tenure.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, while enrolled in the programmatic undergraduate studies.
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge across courses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced customer service office environment.
• Candidate must have flexibility for in-person and virtual engagement.