Tutor

Mid • Mt. Pleasant Campus, MI

2d

About The Position

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction. LLS Tutors are responsible for working with Mid students individually and/or in small groups to help them develop learning and study strategies that promote their academic success and provide learning support in specific content areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of specific course content and the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Understanding of tutoring principles and approaches or willingness/ability to learn during training sessions.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to respond to students’ academic concerns in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written format, with various constituencies including students, faculty, administrators, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group learning support to Mid students in specific content areas by appointment or through arranged drop-in hours (as determined by supervisor).
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student consultations and protect student confidentiality as required by FERPA laws.
• Participate in required training workshops, professional development sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Create a friendly, semi-professional atmosphere that encourages students to reflect on and develop their learning, study, research, and problem-solving strategies for academic success.
• Facilitate student insights and promote independence in learning.
• Assist with tutoring outreach activities, including class visits and marketing of tutoring services/schedules.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives.
• Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned to further departmental goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed