Academic Assistance Center (Tutor and Clerical Temporary Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Academic Assistance Center (Tutor and Clerical Temporary Part-Time)

Institution:  Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

Tutors work one-on-one and with groups of students to help them learn an academic subject or a specific skill.

Job Duties

• Must effectively communicate with students to help them learn complex subject-matter while maintaining their professionalism.
• Tutors should be organized and patient communicators with a friendly and approachable disposition that lends itself to work with students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Tutoring sessions are typically scheduled for an hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Successfully completed the course which will be tutored with an A or high B.

Pay Rate : Starting pay is $10.00. Pay is increased based on experience and level of degree obtained.

Schedule/Hours : No more than 29 hours may be worked a week (hours depend on budget availability and need). Hours are scheduled during normal business hours of 8:00-4:30, as well as evenings.

Closing Date : October 31, 2026

Availability/Closing Date : This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instruction to the Applicants : 

To be considered for this position, we require an attached resume and cover letter.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.