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Palm Beach State College
Lab Tutor, Communications
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A Tutor works with students who need additional help or review. Provides instruction in an academic subject, or reviews a particular class lesson, or assists with preparing for a test. Works with students one-on-one or in a small group, and usually meets with students outside of school.
$45,670 / year median in the U.S.
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for fostering independent learning by supporting students in developing learning strategies and reviewing concepts taught in class. Provides individual tutoring and organized study group sessions. Collaborates with supervisors in the review and development of lab resources and programming. Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas: English, Secondary Education or greater, Communication, Journalism, TESOL, Reading, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Business, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a similar applicable field of study. Acceptable related experience to include, but not limited to, teaching, tutoring, training or adult education, developmental education, or curriculum development. What a day of a Lab Tutor, Communication looks like: Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment. Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments. Reviews lab materials and evaluates usefulness of lab resources on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of information. Acts as liaison with departments within area of discipline. Encourages use of lab by students through communication with faculty and development and delivery of lab orientation programs. Assists with initiatives aimed at improving student retention and completion. Participates as active member within the assigned clusters. Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning. Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines. Maintains and enhances current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in related discipline One year of related experienceKnowledge of:
Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts Ability to: Ability to convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner Make students active partners in the learning process Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Research information for problem solvingLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Regular physical attendance required Preferred, but not a must:Education and Experience:
Experience with remote tutoring Skilled in: Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information in a meaningful mannerLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification Work Environment and Physical Demand- Frequency Reach and grasp objects.
- Hourly Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Hourly Use of video display terminal.
- Hourly Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- Daily Communicate information verbally.
- Hourly Communicate information in writing.
- Hourly Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
- Hourly Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
- Hourly Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury.
- Occasionally Work a fluctuating work schedule.
- Occasionally This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job.