Academic Assistant/Tutor 1

College of DuPage

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Associate's degree and/or COD CTE certificate required.
Experience tutoring or providing academic assistance to college or high school level students required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English required.

Nice To Haves

COD degree preferred.
Experience with online interactive technology (i.e. Zoom) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide academic assistance to students in specific subjects corresponding to COD curricula and serve as a resource to other academic assistants and peer tutors.
Face-to-face or online tutoring may occur one-on-one, in small or large groups, or a class.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Provide course-based academic assistance to students in courses where tutor has subject-matter proficiency.
Provide tutoring in person and online, one-on-one, and in group session formats.
Maintain current and relevant knowledge in subject areas and general study skills, such as note taking, test preparation, test taking, time management, etc.
Serve as a resource to other academic assistants and peer tutors.
Conduct workshops, class visits, and Strategic Success sessions for students as requested by the supervisor.
Keep current on resources in order to compile or make recommendations for same.
Perform electronic and paper record-keeping tasks to include recording visit notes and timekeeping tasks.