Tutor, Tutoring

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.