Tutor

About the role

Tutors provide academic support to Rowan College of South Jersey students in the subject for which they were hired. Responsibilities include explaining course material, suggesting study and testing strategies, and recommending supplemental study resources.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students individually or in small groups to provide learning assistance.
• Explain material using a variety of learning strategies.
• Maintain a weekly schedule of available hours in the Academic Support Center for student appointments.
• Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using TutorTrac software and Tutoring Log.
• Contact instructors when appropriate to obtain course syllabi or materials.
• Participate in tutor-training sessions and attend all staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Follow department and RCSJ policies and procedures.
• Assist with additional duties such as covering the front desk, answering phones, organizing materials, and performing other clerical tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned an "A" in the course(s) you are interested in tutoring.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to relate to people from diverse educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Sensitivity and desire to help fellow students.
• Work ethic that demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Appropriate and professional conduct.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey.

New hires must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.