Professional English Tutor Door Program

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• Working Title | Professional English Tutor for Open Door Program
• Role Title | Education Support Specialist I
• Role Code | 29142-SW
• FLSA | Nonexempt
• Pay Band | 02
• Position Number | 295W0836
• Agency | Tidewater Community College
• Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
• Work Location | Portsmouth - 740
• Hiring Range | $15.18 per hour, part time
• EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support
• Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
• Telework options | No
• Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement | No
• Work Schedule | 10 to 18 hours per week to be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Weekend and evening hours may be required | Yes
• Sensitive Position | No
• Emergency/Essential Personnel | No

The Open-Door Program is a federally funded Student Support Services/TRiO program that provides academic support to disadvantaged college students. Provide individual tutoring in English, Writing and Research, support using information technology applications, and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.

• Tutor students in the specified disciplines and encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses.
• Participate in professional development offerings.
• Meet with Academic Skills Advisor and instructors to plan appropriate academic support for students.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Keep and maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms.
• Reach out to students in the program and encourage them to come in for academic support.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position of Professional Tutor.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Candidates must have completed at least 60 credits of higher education with at least a “B” average or better in the content area or related subject area.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff, students, and faculty at the professional level.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress.
• English/Writing/Research tutors should be proficient in research methods, APA and MLA citations, and standard undergraduate communications including but not limited to all major arguments, grammar, and public speaking.
• Proficient in basic computer usage (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Zoom).

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, approximately 10-18 hours a week.

• Operation of a State Vehicle | No
• Supervises Employees | No
• Required Travel | N/A