College Tutor

Ivy Tech Community College • Valparaiso, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide tutoring and other support services to students in a variety of subjects and courses offered by the college, with a primary focus on subject specific materials in accordance with education, experience, and expertise. Support requests from the Tutoring Resource Coordinator and Lead Tutors. Encourage students by providing a supportive attitude and helping build student confidence.

This position will primarily provide tutoring support for English courses; however, candidates with the ability to support additional subject areas are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Associate or Baccalaureate degree preferred (or in progress) in subject tutored or closely related field with professional experience, or strong GPA in subject with faculty recommendation in subject-matter area.
• Computer literacy and knowledge in word processing programs required
• Possess a working understanding of college level skills needed by students
• Willing to assist students in specialization area, Knowledge Assessment, and basic infrastructure questions (i.e. MyIvy and IvyLearn)
• Ability to exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with college students, faculty, and staff
• Must possess strong level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Knows and is able to utilize professional development opportunities and training provided through Ivy Tech
• Is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees
• Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
• Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with the ability to support additional subject areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized and group tutoring in a manner that empowers students to become independent, successful learners.
• Provides tutoring in Ivy Tech courses with concentrations in subjects specific to qualifications.
• Teaches and assists students in the use of computer software.
• Guides and instructs students in the use of software programs and/or web-based applications directly related to Ivy Tech coursework and infrastructure.
• Maintains tutoring records and weekly appointments for each student.
• Maintains a consistent semester schedule in regard to time and location
• Interacts with Tutoring Coordinator and/or instructors as to student needs, topics tutored, course changes, and new text book adoptions.
• Takes active role in promoting the tutoring program with faculty, students, and staff
• Reports directly to the Lead Tutor(s) as to the needs and concerns related to Tutoring
• Performs duties to provide for the smooth operation of the campus Tutoring Center
• Updates Tutoring Coordinator and other Lead Tutor(s) about any performance and scheduling issues
• Maintains organization and cleanliness within the Tutoring Center
• Verifies that all textbooks are properly secured within cabinetry
• Stays abreast of new applications such as EdReady, IvyLearn, MyLab/Mastering, etc.
• Supports the Lead Tutor in providing needed materials for training sessions/workshops

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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