Professional Tutor - Massage Therapy

DIVISION:
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

STATUS:
Part-Time, non-exempt; flexibility depending on need and student availability

Hourly Pay: $21 to $25 per hour

General Description:

The Professional Tutor works in the Center for Student Support providing in-person or virtual tutoring support to the Undergraduate cohort of enrolled students for Massage Therapy. This position requires flexible scheduling to include possible evenings, as well as one in-person day every weekend during the trimester; may alternate between Saturdays and Sundays. Based on needs, hours per week are up to 20-hours.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background that includes previous tutoring and/or teaching experience as well as experience with the implementation of a student-centered instructional strategies. The Professional Tutor must have a high level of reliability, commitment, and responsibility and be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to the Accessibility Resources and Academic Success Manager

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets and supports students through small group, 1:1 tutoring, and/or hosts drop-in tutor sessions.
• Provides content-based learning activities to enrich and support course content.
• Provides study strategy suggestions and tools to enhance active learning.
• Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies in addition to discussing content information during student sessions with the goal of assisting the student to develop into a successful, independent learner.
• Responsible for maintaining records of student contact and submitting paperwork in a timely manner.
• Will need to become familiar with and use WCOnline.
• Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance.
• Will need to become familiar with D2L and how to access course materials.
• Create and submit timely documentation regarding tutor content delivery, attendance, etc.
• Provide support and review for general assignments to support student needs.
• Direct and maintain focus of the tutorial session.
• Refine students' study skills for independent learning using individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to, note-taking skills, college textbook and reading skills, goal setting, test anxiety, and time management.
• Provide mentorship, as needed, to student tutors.
• Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career readiness services.
• Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development as directed.
• Help to support exam proctoring.
• Be familiar with Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and other programmatic requirements.
• Participate in all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Methods of Accountability:

• Verbal and written reports to the Accessibility Resources and Academic Success Manager.
• Verbal and written feedback from faculty and staff.
• Annual performance evaluation by the Accessibility Resources and Academic Success Manager.

Mental and

Physical Requirements:

• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to work well with individuals of a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Ability to handle discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and allow for frequent interruptions.
• Flexible day and evening hours with one day a weekend
  -hours are flexible - required.

Education, Training, and

Experience:

• Massage Therapy graduate who has successfully entered the workforce, currently working as a licensed massage therapist or provisionally with board exam date pending.
• Special consideration for previous experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, or other programmatic leader during the individual’s student tenure.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, while enrolled in the programmatic undergraduate studies.
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge across courses.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced customer service office…