Center Academic Excellence Part-time Tutor; POOL

Overview

The part-time peer or professional tutor will plan, organize, and tutor various courses as assigned to ensure positive student learning outcomes. The tutor will provide pedagogy consistent with program learning outcomes and the mission and vision of the College. Maintains necessary attendance records and submits administrative documents and reports on time. Administers periodic learning assessments and provides timely feedback to students;

prepares and revises learning plans; serves as a student/faculty liaison; participates in ongoing professional development activities and meetings.

• Tutor will report to the Center for Academic Excellence Coordinator (CAEC). Provides quality academic enrichment and tutoring services to students (individually and in small groups) in subject areas of expertise (biology, business, computers, English, psychology, reading, science, etc.).
• Adhere to research-based teaching/tutoring practices that promote academic excellence in teaching/tutoring and learning.
• Ensure that teaching/tutoring strategies align with individual diverse student learning styles and curriculum or subjects.
• Understanding the student’s academic needs.
• Developing an individualized learning plan for the student.
• Offering quality and timely feedback.
• Encouraging students to participate and take ownership of their academic goals.
• Monitor student’s progress and documenting academic information.
• Facilitate and integrate pedagogy and learning. Serves as a liaison between students and faculty as needed. Assist students academically, evaluate student’s progress, and motivate them with confidence and encouragement.
• Develop study skills and habits; integrate how to learn by breaking down complex issues. Provide academic enhancement and supplemental instruction. Increase knowledge and keep academics current.
• Attend and participate in tutor meetings, orientation, training, professional development activities and workshops. Assist CAEC to monitor the CAE and student activities. Complete other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree from an accredited college or have completed at least two college semesters of coursework.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Excellence in English, reading, math, oral, writing, and communication skills or a combination thereof.
• Must be a team player who is committed to the community college's “open door” philosophy.
• Work flexible hours.
• Provide academic transcript. Tutors must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have an A or B grade in the desired courses.
• Tutor must have an associate degree or have completed at least two semesters of coursework.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior at all times. Must be responsible, dependable, honest, mature, patient, punctual, and sensitive to diversity of students and cultures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, English, Biology (Sciences), Human Services, Computer, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or teaching and distance education experience.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. Applications must be submitted via the online application system. Incomplete applications will not be processed. All resumes, cover letters, and transcripts listed on the application must be uploaded with the application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within 15 days of hiring. Applications submitted through third-party sites will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted for a single posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Veterans eligible for preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.