[POOL] Academic Tutor

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Position Information


Position Title:
[POOL] Academic Tutor


Department
Learning Center


Appointment Type
Part-Time Hourly


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Position FTE
N/A


Location
Albany Campus, Albany, OR


Salary Grade
10


Salary Rate


$15.57

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Provides academic assistance one-on-one and/or in a group setting to students enrolled in specific courses.

Essential Duties:

1. Meets with students during scheduled times to assist them in learning course material.
2. Facilitates student learning by establishing a supportive environment and helping students identify gaps in their understanding of course concepts.
3. Promotes group tutoring session attendance by regularly notifying students of session schedule. Implements group interaction activities to make sessions helpful to all students.
4. Shows students how to learn, along with what to learn.
5. Offers a variety of approaches or methods to help students understand course concepts.
6. Promotes students' self-reliance by referring them to textbooks, notes, and other course information sources, and demonstrating how to use them.
7. Ask open-ended questions to check for students' understanding, giving students adequate time to think. Avoids lecturing on course content and doing students' homework.
8. Works with students to develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking strategies.
9. Completes scheduled tutor training and participates in additional training and meetings as needed.
10. Communicates tutoring methods and results by completing session feedback forms.
11. Assesses own work performance and adherence to tutoring objectives by completing regular self-evaluations and conferences with tutor coordinator.
12. Maintains regular contact with tutor coordinator to discuss tutoring issues and receive assistance and feedback.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to carry on routine conversations.
• Work is performed in the Learning Center, classroom/lab areas, or online, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Must have overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and no serious student conduct/disciplinary history.
• Transcripts submitted must show the successful completion of the course(s) you wish to tutor, as demonstrated by a grade of A or B earned within the past one to two years.
• Prefer candidates who have experience facilitating group learning experiences.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed the courses tutored.
• Prefer candidates who are knowledgeable about study skills and group communication theory.

We will also consider as an equivalency the recommendation of an LBCC instructor in the subject area tutoring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires strong academic competence in the courses tutored, as determined by course instructor.
• Must have well-developed interpersonal communication skills and study group facilitation skills.
• Requires the ability to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Must have the ability to learn and employ effective tutoring methods to meet tutor program objectives.
• Requires the ability to respond sensitively to diverse student needs.
• Requires ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written English.

Employment Requirement
Criminal Background Check - C4


Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration .

Resources and Tips for Applicants:

• View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Compensation Information:

All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position's grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee's supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.

• View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link.
• Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy .

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies .
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number:
0601130-NC


Posting Date:
07/13/2024


Closing Date: