Professional Tutor - Massage Therapy

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 Massage Therapy. This position requires flexible scheduling to include possible evenings, as well as one in-person day every weekend during the trimester; may alternate between Saturdays and Sundays. 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.
• Maintain records of student contact and submit 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

• Massage Therapy graduate who has successfully entered the workforce, currently working as a licensed massage therapist or provisionally with board exam date pending.
• Special consideration for previous experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, or other programmatic leader 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.