Academic Tutor

Academic Tutor

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part-time role of Academic Tutor on the Walla Walla Campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Responsibilities

Academic Tutors assist students of WWCC with their coursework and academic related needs. This primarily includes tutoring in the subjects of Math, Science, and Writing, but includes any additional classes offered on an as needed basis. Tutors work in the center and also host a virtual tutoring space online for students to seek help remotely. Tutors may also be expected to tutor online via eTutor.

In addition to tutoring, academic tutors are also expected to maintain and adhere to a work schedule set by their supervisor, maintain accurate records of their hours worked and report them in a timely fashion. They must also assist with daily maintenance and housekeeping task related to the upkeep of the center as well as maintaining accurate records of their tutoring sessions and attending training sessions and periodic employee reviews.

Essential

Functions

• Tutor students using the questioning method.
• Assist students with basic technology issues such as logging in and using our computers.
• Rent technology and educational supplies to students that are available in the center such as calculators and headsets.
• Keep accurate records of student tutoring sessions and store that data as instructed by the supervisor.
• Adhere to all standards of practice and expectations related to tutoring students such as FERPA rules and CRLA guidelines, and any other guidelines as set by the tutoring center.

Maintain a Consistent Work Schedule And Report Time Accurately

• Tutor must adhere to agreed upon work schedule for both in person and online tutoring.
• Absences must be announced ahead of time to the supervisor.
• If possible, arrangements for shift coverage should be made.
• Electronic timecards should be submitted on time and accurately reflect time worked.
• Hours worked must not exceed scheduled work hours unless approved by the supervisor.

Attend Periodic Trainings And Staff Meetings

• Attend scheduled training sessions as set by the supervisor either in person or remotely.
• Perform tasks or reports assigned during these meetings in a timely fashion.

Perform Center Related Work Tasks As Assigned

• Assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the center. This may include wiping down tables and computer terminals after student use, cleaning the dry erase boards, refilling the stapler and pencil holder, sharpening pencils, refilling the printer with paper, entering tutor data into a spreadsheet.
• Perform center related tasks as assigned such as introducing yourself to a class or explaining your role as a tutor to a group of visiting students.

Attend Performance Review And Related Meetings

• Attend review meetings with the supervisor and work to accomplish any necessary tasks or changes that may result from these meetings.

Competencies

Be able to communicate well orally and relate meaningfully with students of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education

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