Academic Achievement Center Senior Tutor, Psychology

Posting Job Title

Academic Achievement Center Senior Tutor, Psychology

Department

Academic Affairs

Position Type

Part-time Temporary

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

The Senior Tutor will provide one-on-one individualized and drop-in tutoring services to students at JCCC and will demonstrate understanding of the unique learning needs of students and adapt to those individual needs. The Senior Tutor will remain current on subject matter in courses which they are assigned for tutoring, maintain a working knowledge of learning strategies, attend trainings on topics pertaining to tutoring techniques and working with students of varying abilities. Other responsibilities include referring students to appropriate resources, assisting students, faculty, and staff in the AAC, mentoring new and peer tutors, working in outreach programs, overseeing operations in the absence of the Tutor Coordinator, performing special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
2 years of tutoring or teaching experience, with a minimum of 1 year tutoring experience in a college academic achievement center or like experience in a collegiate academic department or division
Experience working with students with disabilities
Well-developed communication and listening skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to use email and online resources as well as help students with computer programs and online learning platforms
Ability to explain content material to students orally and in written form

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in education or related area
Experience in Psychology

Required application documents

Resume

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Hours per Week

12

Work Hours/Days

Varies depending on department need

Salary Grade Level

LVL6

Salary

$18.81 per hour

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

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Advertised: 14 Jun 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Aug 2021 Central Daylight Time