Part-Time: Embedded Tutor I, Graphic Design & Rich Media

AIMS Communit College • KS

121d • $23

About The Position

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. This embedded tutor position focuses on learner-centered support, boosting students' confidence and success. You'll guide students in developing independent learning skills while maintaining effective communication with the individual faculty members. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate documentation and actively participating in tutor training and observations. Additionally, you'll attend tutor training sponsored by either/and the Tutoring Program Coordinator or GDRM faculty, create a learner-centered environment, and promote the use of campus resources. Flexibility is expected, and adherence to Aims Community College's student and staff policies is required.

Requirements

• Documented two-year degree from an institution or its equivalent (junior level status at a college or university).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Interest in professional development and being a life-long learner.
• Have previously taken the specific course or courses or has equivalent course work (ideally with a grade of 'A' or 'B' or job experience in the individual subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Attends classes (as needed) for Photoshop (MGD 1011), Illustrator (MGD 1012), and InDesign (MGD 1013) and assists students during class activities (about 3.75 hours per week in the fall and 3.75 hours per week in the spring semester).
• Arrives to class an hour before and/or after class to help students with their work (3.75 hours per week).
• Provides individual/group tutoring as requested by students (up to 3 hours per week).
• Willing to be observed by the department chair in the classroom once a semester.
• Completes a written timesheet in addition to the electronic Workday timesheet for the Perkins Grant.
• Approaches tutoring with a learner-centered focus to increase confidence and success in students.
• Guides students on how to develop active and independent learning skills.
• Has strong oral and written skills.
• Communicates with Program Coordinator to ensure effective tutoring methodologies.
• Understands and supports the student-faculty relationship.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of tutoring sessions.
• Actively contributes to and participates in regular tutor trainings.
• Self-reflects on role of tutor and tutor trainings.
• Participates in observations by the supervisor and other tutors.
• Attends one-on-one meetings with the Program Coordinator and subject-area faculty.
• Creates a clean and learner-centered environment.
• Promotes student use of campus resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Adheres to student and staff policies as determined by Aims Community College.

Benefits

• Minimum Hourly Rate: $23.06
• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

What This Job Offers

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