Tutor, Writing

WSU Tech • Wichita, KS

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.
Whether you are starting your education journey or are looking to advance your career experiences, WSU Tech has the resources and expertise to help you succeed. Join us and discover the possibilities for your future!
The Tutor provides academic support to students through content and skills tutoring, individualized mentoring services, and caseload management in courses with high DFW rates. This position requires flexibility to work varying hours and mobility to move between campuses for daily assignments each week.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a subject area presents at the college OR one of the areas indicated below, required. Exception may be made for applicants actively working on obtaining degree in subject area present at college or those indicated below.
• Biological Science, with emphasis in A&P, preferred. (Associate degree accepted in lieu of BS with 2 years’ industry experience in related field, required).
• Mathematics/Science Degree
• Health Science Degree preferred or health related field degree.
• Secondary Education Degree, required within fields of Biological Sciences, Math, Sciences, OR Adult Ed Degree.
• Willingness to continually work on expanding personal skill set(s) to adapt to the changing needs of the division and student, required.
• Proficient use and knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel are required.
• Professional-level communication skills: including excellent written and oral communication, excellent interpersonal, and the ability to communicate effectively with others to arrive at solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Flexibility to work at all WSU Tech campuses, required.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience with post-secondary students and/or adult learners, preferred.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Blackboard, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides tutoring assistance and laboratory assistance to all students to improve their academic performance through collaborative learning and skills resources in Health Sciences, Writing, Math, and other core subject areas.
• Provides intrusive mentoring services tailored for the individual student through face-to face and virtual presentation conducts proactive and follow-up student tracking, assists in coordinating/facilitating student study session, and participates in Learning Outreach activities.
• Provides basic assistance in Microsoft applications, presentation creation software, Blackboard navigation, digital textbooks, and other learning tools.
• Maintains effective communication and works collaboratively with faculty and staff in all departments of the College to improve opportunities for student success.
• Maintains documentation of tutoring and mentoring services provided to all students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level