Tutor

Job Purpose/Description

Subject Tutor for the Saints Learning Commons will tutor individual and/or groups of students seeking support and/or enhancement in understanding specific subjects/courses. We are especially looking for physics, computer science, nursing, psychology, statistics, hiim/med terms, accounting, finance, and economics.

Job Duties

• Tutor students (individual and small groups) in-person and online (through Zoom) by appointment.
• Establish personal contact and rapport with students while being identified as an academic resource and role model.
• Implement a student needs inquiry and follow up on the results as needed.
• Create a welcoming academic environment for students.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Google Calendar.
• Keep regular and accurate records of sessions and timesheets.
• Maintain current knowledge of content offered in your subject area.
• Conduct "class visits" and assist with promoting tutoring services.
• Promote awareness of individual responsibilities for academic success, including but not limited to assisting students of all academic abilities with various academic concerns and refer to appropriate campus resources.
• Attend sessions, training sessions, team meetings, meetings with staff, programming events, and any specific events as requested by your supervisor. These take priority over all other non-academic commitments.
• Follow detailed procedures and requirements as assigned by your supervisor.
• Bring students of concern to your supervisor's attention and, when appropriate, work with the staff to resolve concerns.
• Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and team leader.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Understand and abide by College and program policies and procedures as a role model.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student
• Federal work study eligibility is required
• Minimum: Sophomore status by the upcoming Fall semester
• Completion of the particular course in which tutoring is to be done with an "A" or a strong "B" and faculty approval.
• Ability to abide by the Student Code of Conduct
• Proven record of responsible decisions, punctuality, self-motivation, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with diverse groups of students
• Competence in working with Google Docs, Gmail, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior tutoring experience
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.
• Above a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
• Ability to tutor in a variety of subject areas/courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Terms: Tutor appointments are for one full academic year, excluding summer sessions, unless the student is graduating mid-year.