Tutor, Part-Time
Ivy Tech Community College · East Chicago, IN · 2 mo ago
EducationPart-time
General Purpose And Scope Of The Position
The tutor’s duties involve tutoring assistance to students (tutees) utilizing a variety of methods adaptable to the student’s learning style. This includes face-to-face individual tutoring, small group tutoring, and virtual tutoring by Zoom as needed. Keeps records of tutoring sessions.
Major Responsibilities
- Tutors students in a one-on-one, small-group, drop-in, or classroom tutoring format to provide learning assistance.
- Explains concepts and asks questions that encourage students to think and work independently.
- Aids students preparing for entrance or placement exams as needed, particularly Knowledge Assessment, and TEAS.
- Keeps necessary documentation of own tutoring sessions, utilizing tutor software, TracCloud.
- Aids students in scheduling appointments in the tutoring software.
- Reports directly to the Director of the Learning Resource Center as to the needs, concerns and daily operations related to the tutoring centers.
- Works with supervisor to provide schedules of hours around other tutoring staff coverage, and in making schedules available to students.
- Helps in promoting the tutoring program on campus to faculty.
- Maintains organization and cleanliness within the Tutoring Centers.
- Guides students in the development of positive study habits and study skills.
- Develops a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and other campus resources, useful to a student’s academic success.
- Participate in professional development training as relevant.
- Assists in planning and executing on-campus events and workshops.
- Assists supervisor as needed in any other tasks related to a smooth operation of the Tutoring Centers.
Experience And Education
- Some college credit and/or degree in progress.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more key subject areas.
- Willing to assist students in other coursework besides major subject specializations.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Able to communicate well with students and staff from all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
- Must possess strong level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and initiative.
- Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
- Able to utilize Zoom for virtual tutoring as needed, and for staff training meetings.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Financial & Retirement Benefits
- All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Director Learning Resource Center
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None