ST Off-Campus Literacy Tutor - Douglas

Student Off-Campus Literacy Tutor

This is a Federal Work Study (FWS) position and applicants must be eligible for the FWS program to qualify. The Financial Aid Office can help determine eligibility.

Position Summary:

The Student Off-Campus Literacy Tutor is responsible for working varied hours in a local K-12 classroom or public library, tutoring select students in the areas of reading, writing, and/or math, and assisting classroom teachers with other activities as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

• Tutors and facilitates one-on-one sessions and study groups
• Offers critical feedback on reading, writing and/or math assignments
• Answers grammar, usage, punctuation and reading questions
• Assists students with vocabulary and reading comprehension questions
• Helps students clarify assignments and other material
• Participates in workshops and orientations
• Attends training sessions held for student staff
• Assists lead teacher with general classroom duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
• Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
• For reading or writing tutor position:
  Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of "B" or better, preferred
• For math tutor position:
  Completion of Math 142 or 151, with a grade of "B" or better, preferred
• Current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain, as required by the community host organization
• Federal Work Study eligibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a personal computer
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Skill in effectively communicating in person, by phone, email and text
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public
• Ability to relate in a professional, helpful manner and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to organize and follow through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to:

Career Services Coordinator