Student Success Tutor | Science

Highland County Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, United States of America

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to people in southern Ohio. The college values honesty and integrity in all endeavors, tolerance for different ideas, respect for all individuals and excellence and creativity in the pursuit of knowledge.

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Student Success Tutor

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Part-time

REPORTS TO:

Learning Services Coordinator
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt
DIVISION:
Student Affairs
FLSA TYPE: N/A
CAMPUS:
College-Wide (Central and Brown Co. Campuses)

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Provides student assistance in academic resources/academic content/learning skills via one-on-one, open labs, and online.

• Directly provide academic content support/learning skill development to SSCC students.
• Provide individualized and group tutoring in Science, including Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Support students in understanding scientific concepts, laboratory principles, and problem-solving strategies across multiple disciplines.
• Offer supplemental tutoring in Mathematics, particularly in areas that support science learning such as College Algebra and Dosage Calculations.
• Assist learners in developing strong problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and analytical skills that connect math and science principles.
• Partner with team to provide targeting coaching for specific majors (for example, for HESI preparation for Nursing students, for Math and Science courses, etc.).
• Be courteous and respectful to students, staff, and department personnel.
• Prepare materials as needed for coaching sessions.
• Complete and submit required records for student sessions and payroll in a timely manner.
• Start coaching session promptly and continually for the duration of the session.
• Engage the student in the learning process (This is not a teaching position).
• Maintain department and student confidentiality.
• Attend training orientations/workshops.
• Follow institutional and Learning Services policies.
• Be willing to meet workload demands.
• Be reliable, responsible, and timely.
• Check emails and voice messages daily to respond to student requests.

Performs other related duties as required.

None

Computer; printer; calculator; copier; fax machine; telephone; and other standard office equipment.

Student and other information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College’s FERPA Confidentiality Agreement.

Good office working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office equipment, and observance of general safety and traffic regulations. Exposure to typical traffic conditions and hazards when visiting other campuses or other locations. Follows all SSCC policies and procedures.

The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to an ADA disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits for extended periods of time and occasionally stands and walks.

The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly talks and hears when working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge of tutoring principles and methods; SSCC operational policies and procedures; standard office practices and procedures. Ability to accurately evaluate student abilities and performance and articulate information to…