Tutor (East)

Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Supports the department’s goal of providing students with supplemental academic support by:
• Providing one-on-one and small group tutoring support
• Providing subject-specific content strategies, attuned to different learning styles and preferences, to help students understand key concepts learned in class
• Directly assisting in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student's success
• Conducting "class visits" and assisting with publicizing the College’s tutoring services
• Affording direct assistance in the maintenance of accurate records in accordance to stated deadlines
• Completing all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Affording assistance in the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Associate’s in a field commensurate with needs of the department

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Patient and positive attitude in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Possess professional decorum and appearance, ethical and professional conduct, courtesy and tact
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Able to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

• Critical Competencies:
• Service Focus
• Communications
• Quality of Work

• Very Important Competencies:
• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

• Important Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

• Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.

Affirmative Action Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.