Tutor (East)

Department: Library — Eastern Campus • Reports to: Program Manager, Assessment & Testing • Part-Time Support Staff, Non-Union

About the role

Works directly with students, either one-on-one or in small groups, to provide academic tutorial assistance, helping students become independent learners that persevere and reach their academic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small-group tutoring support.
• Offers subject-specific content strategies tailored to different learning styles and preferences to help students understand key concepts.
• Assists with the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student success.
• Conducts “class visits” and helps publicize the College’s tutoring services.
• Maintains accurate records and completes all necessary paperwork according to stated deadlines.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a field relevant to the department’s needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter.
• Ability to explain concepts effectively to others.
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material.
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding student expectations, assignments, attendance, and progress.
• Ability to teach study strategies that ensure academic success.
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Patience and a positive attitude in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
• Professional decorum, appearance, conduct, promptness, courtesy, and tact.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to develop productive customer relationships.
• Working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters discreetly.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.

Competencies

• Critical: Service Focus, Communications, Quality of Work
• Very Important: Collaboration, Time Utilization
• Important: Adaptability, Continuous Improvement

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a normal, professional office environment with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation.
• Typically involves sitting, with repetitive hand/finger motions (e.g., typing, using a computer mouse).
• May require walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, or books.
• May involve travel to and attendance at meetings or conferences away from the worksite.

Pay

$18.03 per hour

Schedule

Schedule varies based on the needs of the department. Flexible hours (days, evenings, weekends). Supervisor will work with the selected candidate to set a schedule designed to support departmental demands.