Professional Tutor (Main Campus)

Description:

Position Summary:

Professional tutors facilitate student academic skill development. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors coordinate learning and provide one-to-one and small group tutoring within the Tutoring Center. Tutors will work with students to assess their learning needs, set short-term goals for the session, long-term goals for academic development, and assist them in reaching those goals. Tutors will act as referral agents for students struggling either academically or personally and should have a genuine concern for the needs of students.

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

DEPARTMENT

Tutoring Center

REPORTS TO

Tutoring Center Coordinator

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

FULL TIME/PART TIME

part-time

LOCATION

Trenton, Missouri-Main Campus Essential Functions :

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to Attend tutor training workshops, meetings, and other tutoring activities Conduct small-group or one-to-one tutoring sessions Help students develop positive study habits and skills Assist students with projects and prepare for quizzes and tests Explain concepts and ask questions that encourage students to think and work independently Encourage students to complete homework assignments Be at work on time as scheduled Maintain contact with the Tutoring Coordinator and appropriate staff members Proctor course level tests under supervision of testing staff Exhibit respect and a helpful attitude toward all students and NCMC faculty and staff

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education :

Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience :

A strong knowledge of the subject area tutoring with tutoring experience preferred.

Skills :

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

Moving about in buildings and on the NCMC campuses; reaching, pulling, and pushing when performing office duties; remain stationary at a desk for extended periods.

Environmental Demands:

Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.