Part-Time English/Writing Tutor (Elkhart)

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position concentrates on providing tutoring services to students virtually or in the tutoring centers at the South Bend -Elkhart Campus. This position will work with a divergent student population by providing face-to-face and virtual tutoring services.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• Experience in tutoring with adult learners and a diverse population
• Knowledge of college tutoring process
• Knowledge of discipline, technologies and coaching techniques appropriate to tutoring, and tutor scheduling systems.
• Strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is a necessity

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Tutor students enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College one-on-one or in small groups following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
• Complete a summary report for each student upon completion of a session.
• Work with faculty when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and bi-annual professional development.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
• Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external stakeholder, and get to the root cause of a problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

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
• All 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: Associate degree