TRiO Tutor; Pool

Job Summary Reporting to the Tutor Coordinator, tutors are responsible for tutoring project participants and for attending tutor meetings, program workshops, seminars, and training sessions.

Title: TRiO Tutor (Pool)

Employee Classification: Part-Time/Temporary

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Salary: $13 - $17 hourly rate dependent on education and experience, up to 27 hours per week

Special

Note:

Science Tutors are urgently needed to tutor at Northeast State at Elizabethton!

• Provide tutorial assistance as assigned.
• Assist participants in the development of study skills necessary for successful completion of courses so that students are retained, graduated and/or transferred.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation concerning participant contact and progress.
• Maintain contact with SSS staff as required.
• Refer participants to Student Support Services staff for information or assistance with issues such as academic, transfer and career advisement, and problem-solving.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Tutor in designated areas for designated time periods.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Initiate contact with appropriate faculty members at least once per semester.
• Participate in training as required (in the form of sessions, individual study, etc.).
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
• See our General Employee Responsibilities here.

Peer Tutors

• Completion of at least one semester of college or dual-enrolled at Northeast State or other institution.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• A grade of “A” or “B” in each course to be tutored.
• Recommendations from at least two instructors.

Advanced Tutors

• Completion of Associate degree or higher at an accredited institution with a final GPA of at least 3.0 and grade of “A” or “B” in subjects to be tutored if applicable; OR acceptance as adjunct faculty at Northeast State or prior tutoring experience for Student Support Services with all documentation on file.

• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with participants

• Tutors must complete initial training sessions once hired.
• Hours will vary as needed for tutoring sessions.

Contact for assistance: Office of Human Resources at  or HR staffing.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.