AAC Tutor I - Economics

Economics•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides tutoring support for Johnson County Community College (JCCC) students taking economics classes. This is an in-person tutoring position which will work up to 12 hours per week at the main JCCC campus.

Requirements

High School Diploma, plus successful completion of a collegiate course in “Principles of Macroeconomics” and in “Principles of Microeconomics.”
Good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience.
Ability to explain concepts, both orally and in written form in a one-to-one or small group setting.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Ability to manage appointments and record data using appropriate software and processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in economics, or business, or related field.
Experience training and/or teaching.
Experience using the Microsoft Office suite and other office productivity software packages.

Responsibilities

Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) in subjects, skills, or content deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.
Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.
Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor.
Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk when needed, ensure students are checked in/out, and help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space.
Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations.
Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.
Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.