Tutor Module Business; West

Tutor Module 2:
Business (West)

Department: Learning Commons

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Prog Mgr, Test & Tutoring Svc

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
7211

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Schedule to be determined by department needs.

The Business Tutor works directly with students, either one-on-one or in small group sessions, aiming to foster independent learning and help students achieve their academic goals.

Relevant courses:

• Intro to Business
• Project Management
• Small Business Management
• Logistics Management
• Business Communications

Other Tutoring Topics covered include:
Business and Marketing terminology, Business concepts, and local and global markets.

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support
• Provides subject-specific content strategies, attuned to different learning styles and preferences, to help students understand key concepts learned in class
• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student’s success
• Conducts class visits and assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services
• Assists with the maintenance of accurate records in accordance with stated deadlines
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience/Training:

• Education consistent with the department needs & minimum of associate’s degree in a related field of study.

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through:
  • Professional decorum and appearance
  • Ethical and professional conduct
  • Promptness
  • Courtesy and tact
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

• Service Focus
• Communications
• Quality of Work

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking…