Professional Tutor - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Part time

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI

11h • $14 - $20

About The Position

This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and help oversee the operations of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Tutoring and Learning Center. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin.

Requirements

• Possess an Associate Degree or equivalent in the Social or Behavioral Sciences, Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Experience teaching/tutoring college-level reading and writing also preferred.
• Possess strong service skills with a student-oriented focus.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Exhibit ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging, and understanding.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate interest in assessing effectiveness as a professional tutor; participate in professional development trainings/workshops as needed and/or assigned.
• Demonstrate professionalism and other qualities including courtesy, patience, confidentiality, dependability, promptness, and organization.
• This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced , team-based, collaborative environment.
• Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills to work with multiple students at one time.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Must possess initiative and be able to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
• Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential, or sensitive, college material.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and academic support to students enrolled in Social and Behavioral Sciences courses (Anthropology, Economics, Gender Studies, Geography, Global and International Studies, History, International Relations, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology).
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the Tutorial Center.
• Help supervise, train, and serve as a mentor to student tutors.
• Be familiar with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in the assigned content area.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator in developing review materials.
• Monitor the functionality of all equipment and notify IT as needed.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with faculty and staff regarding course materials, procedures, and content.
• Maintain a positive, warm, welcoming environment for Tutorial Center
• Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude through independent, self-actualized learning.
• Explain Center policies to staff and students; model and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist students with sign-in procedures and connecting with a tutor.
• Discuss Center services with students during class visitations.
• Provide classroom visits to educate students about the resources found at the Tutorial Center.
• Provide students with Center resources (tip-sheets, handbooks, etc.) as needed.
• Check email daily during work week and maintain professional communication.
• Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the Center by students or staff; and report absenteeism.
• Attend Tutorial Center meetings and training sessions as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Complete online and in-person trainings mandated by the college.
• Perform opening and closing duties as needed.
• Maintain clean work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness Program : Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership .
• Retirement Plans : Secure your future with our retirement options .

What This Job Offers

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