Tutor

Alaska Christian College • Soldotna, AK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Academic Success Center. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them regularly to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred. OR
• Student / Peer applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, sophomore-level standing in higher education & faculty recommendation.
• Demonstrated competence in different subject matter tutoring.
• Competence in the use of computer tutorials and technology-based learning resources.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and present material to reinforce learning.
• Understand tutoring practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must understand and maintain confidentiality of all information seen or heard.
• Must be able to work independently and show good judgment.
• Needs to be organized and show good time management skills.
• Must have a working Windows Office knowledge and good data entry skills.
• Must be reliable and dependable with regular, timely attendance.
• Must be willing to agree to and sign a statement of Evangelical Covenant Affirmations.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Provide both scheduled and walk-up tutorial services.
• Providing tutoring services for students enrolled in revised developmental and general education courses.
• Oversee and create/provide materials for learning communities and/or reading circles as needed.
• Keep accurate records of tutorial sessions, reading circles, and learning communities.
• Maintain integrity in student work and tutorial sessions.
• Provide feedback on Student Success Center usage to Student Success Center Manager.
• Attend tutor training as provided through the Academic area.
• With permission of the student, notify Student Success Center Manager and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs when student concerns in subjects may necessitate a status change for the course.
• Works with other tutoring staff and ACC volunteers to coordinate student services.
• Create/maintain a motivating environment for learning.
• Create activities for mid-term and finals weeks.
• Serve as a mentor to one or more students (optional)
• At the Student Success Center Manager’s discretion, may serve as an ALP advisor to one or more students.
• Will assist with classroom setup and course management with a remote instructor.
• Should be comfortable with using technology such as Zoom, campus management systems such as Populi, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees