Tutor (Part-Time Hourly

This is a part-time hourly pool. Applications are collected for possible immediate, or future college vacancies. This type of employment is temporary and often sporadic. You may only be contacted if a review of your application results in the intent to pursue your candidacy.

The successful tutor candidate will be an experienced tutor that will work with students either one-on-one or in small groups and provide academic support to promote student retention. Tutors will be required to complete all levels of Chemeketa's tutor training program, which is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Trained tutors serve as mentors to student tutors and work closely with department staff to carry out the Tutoring Services' mission.

Based on department need, tutors may be hired to work at the Salem Campus, Yamhill Valley Campus, Polk Center, or Woodburn Center.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture.

• Tutor students in course-specific content, assisting students with understanding course material (online and in-person).
• Tutors students according to departmental guidelines and follows College Reading.
• Identifies specific student problems and keeps coordinator and full-time supervisors informed.
• Supports program outcomes and consults with tutoring coordinator and supervisors on a regular basis.
• Mentors new and developing student tutors.
• Assists with upkeep of tutoring facilities and promotion of tutoring services.
• Completes related paperwork.
• May be only or primary staff member on duty.
• May open and close facility.

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

• A high school diploma/GED and completion of course work in the discipline(s) to be tutored higher than or equivalent to the level to be tutored
• Demonstrated academic success (B or better) in course(s) to be tutored
• At least six months part-time tutoring experience with high school and/or adult learners

• Ability to work well with diverse adult learners
• Ability to work independently