English​/Reading Professional Tutor; Trio

Position Summary

The Student Support Services Language Arts Tutor (SSST) provides support services for the students in the lab, one-on–one, or in open classroom settings. The Professional Tutor does not deliver instruction but provides tutorial support for specific content areas and students per the college's mission, core values, and goals. The (SSST) provides tutorial support for program participants and tracks their progress each semester through graduation.

Provides services that support retention and graduation.

• Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and with improving academic capabilities in designated areas
• Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the faculty or director
• Provides evaluations and other reports as requested
• Documents student progress
• Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success
• Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
• Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
• Monitor academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
• Uphold professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
• Maintain an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
• Attend professional development, TRIO workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements
• Serve as the SSS Online Language Arts Tutor
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required in English and/or reading (Master’s Degree in English or Reading preferred)
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in English or a similar discipline
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, disadvantaged, and/or students with disabilities and administering diagnostic tests preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Computer proficiency

• Demonstrates flexibility within the work environment
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals
• Consistently uses sound judgment and good decision-making using available information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Displays a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor
• Operates and utilizes technology associated with the work: computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SMART Technologies and Blumen System (preferable)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs
• A willingness to take initiative and commitment to a philosophy of continuous improvement
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports
• Exercises good customer service skills

Applicants may apply sonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at  or  application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online…