GIS Tutor I (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide Geographic Information Systems support to students through the provision of individual and/or group tutorial services. We are looking for both in-person and remote tutors (preference will be given to applicants with on-campus tutoring availability).

Requirements

• Must possess knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software and concepts
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Understanding and following instructions precisely.
• Providing quality tutorial services to groups and individuals and providing feedback regarding student performance and/or progress.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, fellow tutors, and faculty.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes good relations with students, co-workers, and staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency using ArcGIS Pro software and familiarity with ArcGIS Online
• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
• For all Tutor levels: one semester related work experience.
• Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored.
• GIS tutors need to have completed the following courses with a grade of B or better: - Intro to GIS - Intro to Geospatial Data - Intermediate GIS - Map design and use (Cartography) - Data Acquisition & Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work in the discipline.
• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Tutors students according to set priorities and academic goals.
• Updates caption on instructor videos.
• Provides assistance to students on a one-on-one or group basis in the subject discipline, college study skills, and Learning Lab resources.
• Organizes supplemental learning materials.
• Provides feedback on student progress.
• May assist with research, development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized tutoring services and/or resources for tutorial activities.
• May lead study groups in the subject matter.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees