Professional Tutor

SUNY Sullivan

Professional Tutor

Position Description

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.

Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

The part-time Professional Tutor will provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to current SUNY Sullivan students within the One Stop Tutoring Center and, when needed, provide in-class support. The tutor will collaborate with faculty and staff to assist students in approaching a variety of subjects and work with them towards academic success.

• College background required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way
• Spanish Language fluency preferred, but not required

• Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
• Support learning by:
  • providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
  • directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
• Refine students' study skills for independent learning through the use of individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to:
  • note taking skills
  • college textbook and reading skills
  • test anxiety
  • time management
• Mentor Peer Tutors
• Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling.
• Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
• Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Center for Learning and Student Development Services and SUNY Sullivan.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace

This is a part-time hourly role with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible ysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.