Tutor; Temporary, Part-Time

Job Description Summary

WVNCC seeks applicants for Tutors in our Academic Support Center to assist and support students on all three campuses (Wheeling, New Martinsville, and Weirton). Part‑time, temporary tutors are hired on short‑term appointments that in some cases may be renewed with successful performance of duties, knowledge of subject matter, student enrollment, and institutional need. No part‑time, temporary, casual or student employment shall create any presumption of a right to appointment as a full‑time or part‑time regular employee.

Hours are negotiable but do not exceed 20 hours per week. Tutors work during the Fall, Spring, and/or Summer semesters when courses are in session.

Tutoring is largely conducted on campus (Wheeling, Weirton, or New Martinsville). Fully Remote /Online opportunities are limited, but may exist.

• Content Tutor – covers a particular area of expertise (Math, Science, English, Economics, etc.)
• General Tutor – assists students with a variety of subjects and/or general assistance with study skills, writing papers, etc.
• Supplemental Instruction Tutor – works with Faculty covering Supplemental Instruction Courses

• Understand and demonstrate the expected behaviours and practices of the tutorial program.
• Incorporate all the elements of a beginning, middle and end of a tutoring session.
• Incorporate specific differentiated tutoring strategies to meet various needs of learners based on learner preferences, strengths/weaknesses, background, and/or prior knowledge.
• Intentionally incorporate active listening and paraphrasing strategies into the tutoring session.
• Conduct class visits to promote services and communicate with instructors throughout the semester regarding notes, handouts, or syllabi.
• Provide intervention and/or outreach to faculty when needed.
• Follow appropriate protocol and report any direct concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions using ARC One Drive.
• Participate in tutor trainings and workshops required by the Director and/or Tutoring Coordinator.
• Explain, demonstrate, and incorporate study habits and academic success strategies consistent with best practices.
• Assist with related Academic Resource Center programs/services.
• Monitor and engage in online and remote tutoring support through WVNCC’s online tutoring platform.
• Participate in assessment of the tutoring program as directed by the Tutoring Coordinator and Director.
• Supplemental Instruction Tutors Only:
  • Attend class sessions and conduct SI sessions during the week as determined by need/instructor request.
  • Take thorough notes of all lectures.
  • Advertise SI to your class regularly and motivate students to attend SI.
  • Administer mid‑term and end‑of‑semester evaluations.
• Adhere to all WVNCC policies and procedures and follow specific job duties as assigned.

Qualifications are dependent on position and level‑of tutoring provided.

• Content Tutors:
  Completed and passed (w/’A’ or ‘B’) comparable course(s) at WVNCC or another college/university.
• General Tutors:
  Associate degree.
• Supplemental Tutors:
  Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Associate's degree considered with appropriate level of experience.

• Experience in education, tutoring, academic support, mentoring, etc.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ease relating to students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism: responsibility, reliability, punctuality, appearance, and behaviour.

Employees not benefit eligible.