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Professional Tutor - Nursing

Employer
Aurora University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 3, 2023


Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Position Purpose:

This is a continuous open posting, the opportunity may not be available for immediate placement; however, we encourage you to apply for future consideration. We will contact you when the opportunity arises.

Core Competencies:

  • Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
  • Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
  • Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
  • Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.


  • Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide student support through scheduled appointments, workshops and drop-in sessions.
  • Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring.
  • Explore students’ individual learning preferences and work to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimizes their learning.
  • Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress
  • Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions.
  • Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver workshops, presentations and specialized group tutoring.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions.
  • Assists the director in fulfilling other duties as assigned.
  • Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills.


  • Essential Job Requirements:

    Education:
    • Bachelor’s in Nursing - Required
    • Registered Nurse
    Experience:
    • Experience in higher education strongly preferred
    • Tutoring experience strongly preferred
    Skills:
    • Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity and a desire to help.
    • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and personal responsibility.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Able to interact with diverse personalities and populations with respect and sensitivity.
    • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Zoom
    Special Requirements:
    • Evening and weekend hours may be required.
    • Applicants will be placed into a pool for future openings.
    Physical Requirements:
    • Sitting or standing at desk/worktable with student(s); moving about the office; moving about the campus.
    Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

    To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address.

    If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission.

    Aurora University
    Human Resources
    347 South Gladstone Ave
    Aurora, IL 60506
    jobs@aurora.edu - email


    Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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