Tutor, Dedicated Tutor, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader - Pool

About the role

Tacoma Community College seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Faculty members are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one and in groups in study areas, computer areas or in classrooms.
• Address student problems or refer the student to the appropriate department for assistance.
• Provide information to students regarding college policies and procedures.
• Participate in all tutor trainings (pre-quarter and weekly).
• Greet and assist students.
• Visit classes and provide short orientations about the tutoring/SI program(s).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent, or TCC student.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in related courses.
• For Math tutors: Ability to tutor at least one 100 level math class and algebra series.
• For Science tutors: Ability to tutor at least one 100 level science course.
• For SI leaders: Successful completion of course(s) you wish to support at TCC.
• For dedicated tutors: Ability to tutor the supported course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Current or past TCC student.
• Commitment to multiple quarters is preferred.
• BEC only: The ability to tutor in more than one business area.
• SEMTC only: Math Tutors - The ability to tutor calculus (Math 148 or Math 151) or Statistics, as well as other 100 level class(s).
• SEMTC only: Science Tutors: The ability to tutor 200 level Science courses as well as other 100 level class(s).
• WTC only: The ability to tutor in more than one liberal arts area, or across disciplines.

Conditions of Employment

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment.
• Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.
• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa.
• In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Skill in building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Able to follow directions and meet the demands of the department.
• Organizational and study skills.