Tutor - Science

About the role

To provide support to students through the provision of individual and/or group tutorial services.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students according to set priorities and academic goals.
• Provide assistance to students on a one-on-one or group basis in the subject discipline, college study skills, and Learning Lab resources.
• Organize supplemental learning materials.
• Provide feedback on student progress.
• Assist with research, development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized tutoring services and/or resources for tutorial activities.
• Lead study groups in the subject matter.

Knowledge

• Tutoring techniques, standards, and supplemental learning materials for individual and group tutoring.
• Learning Lab services.
• Processes and resources for organizing and leading study groups.

Skills

• Maintain an established work schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Use interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Provide quality tutorial services to groups and individuals and provide feedback regarding student performance and/or progress.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, including students, fellow tutors, and faculty.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes good relations with students, co-workers, and staff.

Technology Skills

Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.

Required Work Experience

For all Tutor levels: one semester related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Tutor II: At least one year related experience to the discipline.

Required Education

Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline, and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored.

Preferred Education

Tutor II: Associate degree in the discipline or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a learning lab environment on campus in an academic setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

Safety

• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay

$24.10/Hour

Schedule

Up to 19 hours per week.

Number Of Openings

1