Tutor Module 2: Business (East)
Location: Eastern Campus • Reports to: Program Manager, Assessment & Testing • Part-Time Support Staff • Non-Union
About the Role
The Business Tutor works directly with students, either one-on-one or in small group sessions, aiming to foster independent learning and help students achieve their academic goals.
Topics covered include:
- Business and Marketing terminology
- Business concepts
- Local and global markets
Relevant course knowledge should include:
- Intro to Business
- Project Management
- Small Business Management
- Logistics Management
- Business Communications
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 assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services
- Maintains accurate records in accordance with stated deadlines
- 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 consistent with department needs and minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field of study
- 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 effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
- Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
- Patience and a positive attitude in establishing an encouraging learning environment
- 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
- Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
- Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
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. The role typically involves:
- Sitting comfortably to perform duties, including repetitive motions with hands/fingers (e.g., using a computer mouse and keyboard)
- Occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, and books
- Travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite, which may require additional walking and standing
Pay
$18.21 per hour
Schedule
Schedule varies based on the needs of the department. Flexible hours available (days, evenings, weekends). The supervisor will work with the selected candidate to set a schedule designed to support departmental demands.