Tutor

Ivy Tech Community College • Evansville, IN

9d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The tutoring center at Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville Campus is hiring part-time, in-person tutors to support students in 100- and 200-level college courses in technology, humanities, and/or the sciences. The role is based at the Evansville, Indiana campus and offers a flexible schedule of up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, during normal business hours in the afternoons and/or early evenings. The schedule can be arranged around the tutor’s availability. Pay is $14.50–$15.50 per hour, based on experience.

Tutors demonstrate learning strategies, suggest alternative ways to complete work, and encourage students to practice. They also promote the tutoring program, track tutoring hours, and provide assigned support for the Learning Resource Center (LRC), including academic testing and library services. The position requires respectful communication, teamwork, support for student success, and effective work with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Tutors work under supervision and complete eight hours of basic training, followed by regular training sessions. Duties may include other assignments and are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

• Be able to provide instruction in person at the Evansville, Indiana campus.
• Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech, or have at least one semester of experience as a tutor or faculty member or other participation within a learning community.
• If an Ivy Tech student, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a grade of B or better in the course to be tutored, and 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.
• Be comfortable tutoring 100- and 200-level college courses in technology, humanities, and/or the sciences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the learning process, show alternative methods of completing work, and encourage practice opportunities.
• Take an active role in promoting the tutoring program on campus to students and faculty.
• Exhibit a positive, welcoming attitude.
• Accurately track students’ hours spent in tutoring.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in coursework.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully by listening carefully to understand and paraphrase student questions.
• Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Provide support for the LRC as assigned, including academic testing and library services.
• Complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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