TRiO Tutor (Pool)

About the role

Reporting to the Tutor Coordinator, tutors are responsible for tutoring project participants and attending tutor meetings, program workshops, seminars, and training sessions. Science Tutors are urgently needed to tutor at Northeast State at Elizabethton!

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial assistance as assigned.
• Assist participants in the development of study skills necessary for successful completion of courses so that students are retained, graduated and/or transferred.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation concerning participant contact and progress.
• Maintain contact with SSS staff as required.
• Refer participants to Student Support Services staff for information or assistance with issues such as academic, transfer and career advisement, and problem‑solving.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Tutor in designated areas for designated time periods.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Initiate contact with appropriate faculty members at least once per semester.
• Participate in training as required (in the form of sessions, individual study, etc.).
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Requirements

Peer Tutors: Completion of at least one semester of college or dual‑enrolled at Northeast State or other institution; minimum GPA of 3.0; grade of “A” or “B” in each course to be tutored; recommendations from at least two instructors.

Qualifications

Advanced Tutors: Completion of an Associate degree or higher at an accredited institution with a final GPA of at least 3.0 and grade of “A” or “B” in subjects to be tutored (if applicable); OR acceptance as adjunct faculty at Northeast State or prior tutoring experience for Student Support Services with all documentation on file.

Skills

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with participants

Pay

$13 - $17 hourly rate, dependent on education and experience.

Schedule

Up to 27 hours per week; hours will vary as needed for tutoring sessions. Initial training required upon hire.