Tutor, Various Subjects

About the College

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members—42% of whom are employees of color—work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest.

Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu
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Under the supervision of the Coordinator or Manager of Tutoring Services & Academic Support and with the support of the Education Assistants – Academic Support, the Educational Assistant provides tutoring services for students in the Tutoring Services Center. Assisting students with their academic studies in an effort to improve student retention and completion of their MATC coursework. Tutors have the important task of helping students succeed in their coursework while pursuing their own coursework toward their careers.

Tutors develop employment skills, establish job references, and attain tutoring credentials within a professional academic environment as well as receive formal training in the principles and skills of adult education. With training and experience, tutors can earn internationally-recognized certifications through MATC and the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

Instructional Support: Provides tutoring assistance for assigned academic courses and subjects in walk-in situations at the center, in classes, and in small groups as needed. Attends all class periods of any courses to which they are assigned and may be asked to provide additional tutoring outside of class.

Communication and Style: Maintains clear and open communication with students, teachers, staff and academic advisors. Provides regular updates on students' progress and any areas needing attention. Adapts tutoring style to meet students' needs and learning styles; determines appropriate tutoring methods for students.

Software Usage and Tracking: Uses data-tracking systems to log work hours and tutoring visits with students.

Knowledge and Preparation: Reads textbooks, handouts and other educational materials and learns relevant software/applications for assigned academic courses and subjects.

Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators. Serves as liaison between students and faculty.

Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.

Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in tutoring within higher education. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable work groups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.

Other Duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Required

Education & Experience:

Minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average overall and a minimum of a B grade in the specific course or in program courses to which assigned to provide tutoring services.

Core Competencies: Customer-focused, action-oriented, values differences, engages in self-development, shows compassion, cultivates innovation, optimizes work processes, ensures accountability, collaborates, demonstrates interpersonal savvy, communicates…