Tutor - Tutoring Center

State of Virginia • Albemarle County, VA

29d • $17

About The Position

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The scenic PVCC campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville (Greene County), the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville and at high school sites across the region. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community. Position Title: Tutor, Embedded Tutor, & Academic Coach Department: Academic Affairs-Tutoring Center Employment type: Part-time (wage) 29 hours or less per week Purpose: Tutors and Academic coaches help students improve their academic performance and achieve their educational goals. They offer guidance and support in one or more of the following subject areas: mathematics, biological sciences, business, humanities, physical sciences, social sciences, and technologies. They assist students in developing study skills, time management strategies, and other techniques that contribute to their academic success. Tutors may also serve as an embedded tutor in specific courses.

Requirements

• A passion for assisting others.
• Excellent communication and active listening.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to work with diverse populations.
• A sense of responsibility, dependability, honesty, and maturity.
• Outstanding academic achievement, particularly in the subject area(s) applicant intends to tutor.

Nice To Haves

• Has sought academic coaching, tutoring, or both in their academic work.

Responsibilities

• Tutors and Academic coaches may work with students either individually or in groups.
• Their responsibilities are customized to suit the unique needs of their student(s) but typically involve helping students comprehend complex concepts; offering guidance on assignments, projects, and homework; and fostering confidence in the subject(s) they are studying.
• Tutors may be embedded into specific courses to further support students in the classroom.
• Tutoring and coaching services also aid students in prioritizing tasks, preparing for exams, and setting goals.
• In addition, these services facilitate deep learning and equip students with the skills they need to achieve success both during and after their college years.
• New personnel will complete tutor and academic coach training and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees