Part Time Tutor

Ivy Tech Community College • Sellersburg, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The tutoring center at Ivy Tech Community College – Sellersburg Campus serve as an academic support program for students needing additional assistance with specific courses. Tutors should be prepared to share with students how to effectively study for the course. A successful Tutor will have a passion for seeing students succeed and have experience with diverse student groups and populations.

Requirements

• Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester experience as a tutor or faculty member or other participation within a learning community (examples: retired high-school teacher or recent college graduate)
• If an Ivy Tech student: have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in the course they will tutor, and have no campus disciplinary record
• Be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations
• Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions
• Be willing to work under supervision
• Must complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions

Responsibilities

• Meet with students in an individual, shared and group tutoring format to enhance, support and clarify concepts discussed in class lectures, reading, handouts, etc. for the subject(s) for which you were hired
• Provide guidance in the acquisition and application of study skills methods
• Serve as a link to other college resources
• Complete all paperwork and recordkeeping as requested by the supervisor (time cards, tutoring logs, evaluations, etc.).
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required.
• Consult with faculty to help students meet course learning objectives.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy skills through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, and strong problem solving.
• Dress and behave in a professional manner (as outlined in the Tutor Training Manual).
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards

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: No Education Listed