Tutor – Math (Part-time, South Bend Campus)

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

The Math Tutor provides tutoring services to students virtually or in the tutoring center at Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend Campus. The role serves a diverse student population through face-to-face and virtual tutoring. It may suit educators seeking additional ways to connect with students, as well as upper-level students interested in part-time work.

Tutors support and clarify concepts covered in math courses, connect students with appropriate College resources, complete required records in TracCloud, participate in training and professional development, and collaborate with faculty as needed. The position requires professional conduct, confidentiality, respect for diversity, and strong customer service and student advocacy. Responsibilities are not exhaustive, and other logically associated duties may be assigned. All work must comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Relevant academic, tutoring, or teaching experience, such as experience as a current or former college student, recent graduate, retired teacher, faculty member, or at least one semester of tutoring experience.
• Current students must have completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech.
• Current students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the subject area they will tutor.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Current or former students must have no campus disciplinary record.
• Knowledge of the discipline, technologies, and coaching techniques appropriate to tutoring, and tutor scheduling systems.
• Strong working knowledge of technologies needed to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students individually, in shared sessions, and in groups to reinforce and clarify concepts from math lectures, readings, assignments, handouts, and other instructional materials.
• Refer students to appropriate academic support services and other College resources as needed.
• Complete paperwork and recordkeeping requested by the supervisor, including required entries in TracCloud.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required.
• Work with faculty when necessary to support the best possible student outcomes.
• Conduct activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Provide strong customer service and student advocacy through approachability, adaptability, problem-solving, and support for student success.
• Help identify and address the root cause of student or stakeholder questions and issues professionally.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported.
• Dress and behave professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of tutoring sessions.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and bi-annual professional development.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, 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 with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• 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