Tutor Module 8: Chemistry (West)

Department: Learning Commons • Location: Western Campus • Reports to: Program Manager, Test & Tutoring Services

About the Role

The Chemistry 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 atomic structure, periodic trends, thermochemistry, acid-base reactions, chemical equilibria, and related concepts from courses such as:

• Intro to Inorganic Chemistry
• Intro to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
• General Chemistry

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 students in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for 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 deadlines.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Education consistent with department needs.
• Minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field of study.

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 student expectations, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions, and work completed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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. 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. 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.

Pay

$18.03 per hour.