Tutor

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively with Course Directors, faculty members, Program Manager of Academic Support and Enrichment and other tutors to develop a solid teaching plan for integration of information and focus of relevant information with applicability.
• Effectively assist students in resolving deficiencies to enhance academic performance.
• Provide effective learning and study skill techniques to enhance understanding and integration.
• Communicate appropriately in a professional and supportive manner with students, tutors and faculty.
• Provide USMLE type examples to enhance learning.
• If assigned as an Academic Enhancement tutor…
• Provide group sessions on a weekly basis.
• Review and Q & A sessions prior to exams.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Experience providing learning strategies to diverse learners.
• Good understanding and application of teaching from a team based and problem-solving approach.
• Familiarity with MCW’s medical school, graduate school, or PharmD curriculum.
• Experience conducting educational presentations.
• Experience with large and small group facilitation.
• Well organized, detail oriented and good communication skills.
• Good grasp of creative problem solving.
• Ability to research for new resources to enhance learning.
• Ability to listen and provide constructive feedback.
• Be available and flexible for students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

Mission Statement

If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.