Tutor, Part-Time

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

8d • Hybrid

About 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.
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree