Tutor, Communications

What We Offer

Join our team! At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees.

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsible for fostering independent learning by supporting students in developing learning strategies and reviewing concepts taught in class. Provides individual tutoring and organized study group sessions. Collaborates with supervisors in the review and development of lab resources and programming.

Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas:
English, Secondary Education or greater, Communication, Journalism, TESOL, Reading, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Business, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or other related discipline.

• Conduct tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments.
• Reviews lab materials and evaluates usefulness of lab resources on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of information.
• Acts as liaison with departments within area of discipline. Encourages use of lab by students through communication with faculty and development and delivery of lab orientation programs.
• Assists with initiatives aimed at improving student retention and completion.
• Participates as active member within the assigned clusters.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in related discipline
• One year of related experience

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts

• Convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner
• Make students active partners in the learning process
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Research information for problem solving

• Regular physical attendance required

• Experience with remote tutoring

• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information in a meaningful manner

• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an…