Faculty Tutor

Location: Ave Maria

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tutoring:

* Assist students with homework assignments, test preparation, and project work.

* Adapt tutoring methods to meet the individual learning needs and styles of students

* Tutors must foster a culture of engagement with students that welcomes opportunities outside of scheduled hours to aid in learning opportunities.

* Online availability for tutoring sessions

* In-person 4 hours one day weekly to host tutoring hours.

* Availability weekly for exam reviews, essays, and 1-on-1 tutoring sessions.

Student Support:

* Encourage and motivate students to build confidence in their writing abilities.

* Track and assess student progress, providing feedback to students on their performance.

* Identify areas where students may need additional support and work to address those needs.

Collaboration:

* Work closely with other tutors and instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and support.

* Share resources and best practices with colleagues to improve the overall effectiveness of the tutoring program.

Administrative Tasks:

* Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions.

* Being prompt when you are scheduled to tutor.

* Balancing multiple students or sessions efficiently.

* Respecting student privacy and academic integrity is important.

MENTORING:

* Listen to, advocate for, and build positive working relationships with students.

* Refer students to appropriate university resources.

ESSENTIAL

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

* Skills:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Adaptability: adjusting methods and materials to suit each student's needs is important. Using various approaches (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) as needed.

* Paying close attention to what students are saying (and not saying).

* Asking clarifying questions to ensure understanding.

* Experience:

* Prior tutoring experience preferred but not required.

* Experience with educational software and tools is a plus.

* Other Requirements:

* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if needed.

* Passion for helping students succeed and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma, bachelor's degree preferred.

PHYSICAL

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move around campus, to include the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, type and perform data entry, visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information, ability to hear to answer telephones and to communicate verbally, and the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed indoors with minimal safety hazards, and requires seated, standing, and movement work.