Academic Tutors (Access Program)

Position Information

Position Title

Academic Tutors (Access Program)

Department

Opportunity & Outreach Office

Position Category

Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

The Community College of Rhode Island seeks tutors for the Access/ TRIO Student Support Services program. Access provides academic support to first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities. Access tutors provide one-on-one tutoring in a variety of academic subjects as well as provide assistance with study skills, time management, test anxiety, etc.

Access is seeking tutors for the following subjects: Math (developmental – calculus), Biology (Intro to Biology – Advanced Anatomy & Physiology), Physics, Nursing, Computer Programming, Geology, Psychology, History, Philosophy CCRI courses descriptions may be found online at https://www.ccri.edu/catalog/current/courses/#letter-M

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one virtual and/or in-person tutoring to designated students (up to 5 students each semester).
• Tutors are ‘matched’ with students for the semester and provide each student with 3 hours of tutoring each week.
• Explain and review subject material and concepts.
• Assist students with developing organization, time management, study skills and cope with test anxiety.
• Submit weekly reports for individual tutor sessions.
• Provide student evaluations at the end of the semester.
• Attend training sessions as requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in subject area.
• Demonstrated proficiency in subject area. Completion of course(s) in which tutoring is being conducted with a earned grade of ‘B” or higher and an overall GPA of 3.0.
• Strong technology skills and understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are essential.

Competencies

• Master’s degree in subject area preferred.
• Teaching and/tutor experience in educational setting preferred.
• Work experience in subject matter a plus.
• Experience with Zoom and WebEx preferred.
• Knowledge of individual learning styles, as well as, experience working with diverse populations, adult and multi-lingual learners and individuals with disabilities a plus.

Reports To

Access Tutor Coordinator

Campus Location

All Campuses

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

Maximum 19 hours/week

Work Schedule

Calendar

Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate

$25.00 per hour

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date

ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

TBD

Application Open Date

10/20/2022

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include information of three references within the application.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

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https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in subject area?
   • YES
   • NO
2. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents