Temporary Tutor, Communication

About This Role

Palm Beach State College Job Description | Human Resources

Job Summary

Responsible for providing tutoring assistance for students within discipline area of expertise.

• Assists students with course work, learning strategies, and overall academic skills development.

Duties And Responsibilities

Varies

• Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED
• Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas: English, Secondary Education or greater, Communication, Journalism, TESOL, Reading, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Business, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a similar applicable field of study.
• Acceptable related experience to include, but not limited to, teaching, tutoring, training or adult education, developmental education, or curriculum development.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skilled In Delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability To:
• Ability to convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Preferred Qualifications

• In-person and remote tutoring experience
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Creole with internal and external customers

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.