Temporary - Tutors, All Campuses (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Temporary pool tutors provide academic support to students enrolled in a variety of courses, including Accounting, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, computer applications and programming (Java, HTML, and C++), Pre-calculus, Calculus I–III, Statistics, Physics, Algebra, English, and Economics. Technology tutors assist students with digital course tools and learning systems, including D2L, Outlook 365, and Zoom. Tutors facilitate learning outside the classroom in one-on-one and small-group settings, maintain knowledge in the subjects they tutor, document session notes using Slate, and work from their assigned campus, instructional site, or work location. The position pays $16.50 per hour and offers up to 28 hours per week; student employees are limited to 20 hours per week. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for the temporary pool and reviewed when openings become available. The posting closes annually on October 31, and applicants must re-apply each year to maintain an active application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

• For applicants with a degree: an associate’s degree or higher in the discipline or a related field, or demonstrated expertise in the subject matter.
• For student applicants: a grade of B or higher in the course subject and recommendations from two current or former college-level instructors.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with a variety of learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous tutoring experience.
• For student applicants, an A in the course subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in a variety of courses.
• Facilitate student learning outside the classroom in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Assist students with digital course tools and learning systems, when serving as a technology tutor.
• Maintain knowledge in all subjects tutored.
• Document tutoring session notes using Slate.
• Perform job duties from the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree