Professional Tutor

Base Pay $15.15 / Hour Job Category Part-Time Support Staff Hourly Relocation Expense Covered No Employee Type Part Time HP Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Name Candace Joles Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Primary Function: To facilitate academic, life skills, and non-cognitive (i.e., executive function, study, and social skills) strategies that will enhance the progress of the program participants’ retention and graduation through strategies guided learning, modeling, role-playing, and self-regulation. The Professional Tutor/Mentor will perform duties related to the operations of Blazers Achieve Student Support Services. Duties/Responsibilities: Works as a collaborative team member. Possesses good oral and written communication skills. Maintains FERPA. Reports to the Student Support Services Director. Required Skills/Abilities: Provides educational services to, mentors, and coaches underrepresented populations ( i.e., diverse cultural, ethnic, first generation, economic background, students with disabilities) Demonstrates competency in tutoring subjects including non-cognitive strategies (i.e., executive function skills, study strategies, and social skills) Documents the tutoring session, including non-cognitive skills, in the student’s recording sheets and database Respects students’ views Establishes a professional environment for open interaction and reflection Encourages independent behavior but invests sufficient time in working with students Utilizes careful probing to assess readiness of students to accept and benefit from different points of view Provides educational services to underrepresented population (i.e., diverse cultural, ethnic, economical background, students with disabilities, etc.). Ability to maintain confidential information. Education, Experience, Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in business, education, social work, or related field required, Master’s preferred. Ability to work with underrepresented populations (e.g., diverse cultural, ethnic, and economical background, students with disabilities) required. Physical Demands: Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to utilize hands for general office work including typing, filing, answering telephones, and writing. Requirements Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, unofficial transcripts, and full contact information for three professional references. Summary Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widely recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of successful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhances communities through accessible, high-quality academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement. Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future