Part Time Professional Tutor - Seabrook Tutoring Services

Part Time Professional Tutor - Seabrook Tutoring Services
Department: Writing Center
Location:Columbia, MO
Type:Part-time
Pay: $13 - $18 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:
The tutoring center is seeking part-time professional tutors to hold walk-in, group tutoring sessions for Columbia College students in the following subjects: accounting, behavioral statistics, biology, chemistry, computer science, finance, management information systems, math, nursing, and physics. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or significant non-academic experience in the field, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Prior
tutoring experience is preferred in all subjects. Columbia College graduates are preferred. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Essential Functions:

• Hold two to twenty (2-20) regularly-scheduled hours per week of tutoring, as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Tutor students directly in content and study skills for tutor’s assigned courses.
• Spend down time during tutoring sessions reviewing course content, texts, and concepts.
• Maintain accurate records of student visits to tutoring sessions.
• Maintain contact with Tutoring Coordinator and faculty.
• Participate in biannual professional development meetings.
• Hold two to twenty (2-20) regularly-scheduled hours per week of tutoring, as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Tutor students directly in content and study skills for tutor’s assigned courses.
• Spend down time during tutoring sessions reviewing course content, texts, and concepts.
• Maintain accurate records of student visits to tutoring sessions.
• Maintain contact with Tutoring Coordinator and faculty.
• Participate in biannual professional development meetings.

Skills:

• Ability to fluently read, write and understand the English language.
• Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
• Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
• Proficiency for using web-based technologies, including database systems.
• Ability to work independently or team environment, with or without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills with all constituents.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or significant non-academic experience in the field.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.

Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

“Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.”

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.

http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx