Tutor, Part-Time

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

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About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degree and short-term certificate programs, and trainings that align to the needs of the community. The College also offers courses and associate degree programs that seamlessly transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree. GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The tutor’s duties involve tutoring assistance to students (tutees) utilizing a variety of methods adaptable to the student’s learning style. This includes face-to-face individual tutoring, small group tutoring, and virtual tutoring by Zoom as needed. Keeps records of tutoring sessions. Part-time tutors work a flexible schedule balanced between their availability and the coverage needs of the tutoring centers.

Requirements

• Some college credit and/or degree in progress.
• Have a demonstrated expertise in one or more key subject areas.
• Willing to assist students in other coursework besides major subject specializations.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Able to communicate well with students and staff from all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
• Must possess strong level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and initiative.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Able to utilize Zoom for virtual tutoring as needed, and for staff training meetings.

Responsibilities

• Tutors students in a one-on-one, small-group, drop-in, or classroom tutoring format to provide learning assistance. Includes virtual tutoring as needed.
• Explains concepts and asks questions that encourage students to think and work independently.
• Aids students preparing for entrance or placement exams as needed, particularly Knowledge Assessment, and TEAS.
• Keeps necessary documentation of own tutoring sessions, utilizing tutor software, TracCloud.
• Assists student with scheduling appointments in the tutoring software.
• Reports directly to the Director of the Learning Resource Center as to the needs, concerns and daily operations related to the tutoring centers.
• Works with supervisor to provide schedules of hours around other tutoring staff coverage, and in making schedules available to students.
• Helps in promoting the tutoring program on campus to faculty.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness within the Tutoring Centers.
• Guides students in the development of positive study habits and study skills.
• Develops a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and other campus resources, useful to a student’s academic success.
• Participate in professional development training as relevant.
• Assists in planning and executing on-campus events and workshops.
• Assists supervisor as needed in any other tasks related to a smooth operation of the Tutoring Centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees