Academic Success Tutor

NWACC • Springdale, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a service of the NWACC Library and under the direction of the Outreach Librarian, peer tutors support student learning and academic success in specific subject areas and courses. Tutoring is conducted individually and in small groups, face-to-face in Benton and Washington County locations and online, following established tutoring standards and best practices. Tutors become familiar with the curriculum, course materials, and assignments, and they model effective study skills and demonstrate use of technology, software, and equipment when applicable. Work schedule: up to 19 hours per week Monday through Saturday. Each semester, the schedule is determined by need at both Benton County and Washington County locations for regular weekly hours. Online appointments are conducted on campus.

Requirements

• College transcript demonstrating a minimum of 12 completed hours with an overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Proven skill in content field, demonstrated by at least one of the following: College-level academic record in specific courses with a “B” or better in the course to be tutored, Letter of recommendation from a college instructor who teaches in the discipline(s) to be tutored, ACT or SAT score, NWACC provided testing
• Availability to work within the library schedule

Nice To Haves

• College transcript demonstrating a minimum of 12 completed hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists students individually and in small groups on a walk-in basis in approved subject areas in support of student courses and learning
• Utilizes videoconferencing software to offer effective and engaging virtual tutoring sessions by appointment, adapting materials and methods to the online environment
• Offers guidance and support to students, facilitates group discussions among students, and directs them to additional study resources and other student success resources
• Tailors instructional techniques to individual or small group needs
• Tracks usage of tutoring services and maintains accurate records, including student sign-in
• Maintains reliable and consistent work hours
• Participates in staff meetings, training activities, and professional development opportunities
• May develop and present student workshops
• May be cross trained on Library and Learning Commons front desk duties
• Follows College and Library policies and procedures
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree