Tutor, English - TRIO Student Support Services

About the Role

Works directly with students, providing academic tutorial assistance in support of the material taught in class.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-to-one and small group tutoring
• Develops and implements non-credit workshops
• Conducts “class visits” and assists with publicizing services
• Assists with the maintenance of records
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree 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 effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through:
  • Professional decorum and appearance
  • Ethical and professional 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
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Competencies

• 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
• 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

Schedule

Part-time flexible schedule (Monday-Sunday), 20 hours weekly.

This position is 100% grant funded.