What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor/Academic Coach position at Belmont College?
Title: Tutor/Academic Coach | Department: Academic and Student Affairs | ||
Supervisor: AVP of Student Affairs | Pay Grade: 4 | Revision Date: 11.2023 | |
Location: Academic Technical Center | Approved by: President | ||
Position Summary:
This position has the responsibility of providing tutoring and/or academic coaching services to individual students or small groups of students who have requested academic support. The Tutor/Academic Coach and student will identify appropriate strategies and study habits that lead to course success and personal success and focus on helping students to develop highly effective habits that can range from strategic thinking, to problem solving, to oral communication/presentation skills.
This part-time, non-exempt position requires specialized knowledge or skills in the particular subject the tutor is tutoring. This position requires well-developed people skills demonstrating the ability to relate to students, specifically to their academic needs. The individual must have the ability to think critically, solve problems and keep accurate records. Also, this position requires being technologically sufficient to use the online tutoring platform.
Specific Responsibilities:
A. Clarifies information presented in class or textbooks.
B. Helps students learn how to think about concepts in courses.
C. Engages the student in discussing ways to work through problems.
D. Demonstrates effective ways to study and learn including working with students on their individual
academic plan (such as note taking, time management, test preparation, active
studying, social adjustment, coping with stress management, etc.).
E. Offers support and encouragement.
F. Completes all required records and forms.
G. Maintains confidentiality.
H. Signs into the tutoring platform when scheduled.
I. Attends trainings and scheduled sessions with students.
J. Communicates any student concerns to the Manager of Testing Services.
Physical Requirements:
Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely(>2 hours daily).
F | Stand or Sit | R | Stoop/Kneel/Crawl | R | Carry/Weight Lift |
M | Walk | F | Talk/Hear | R | Exposure to Outside Environment |
M | Use of Fingers/Hands | F | See | R | Able to lift 10 pounds |
R | Climb | R | Taste/Smell | R | Exposure to Hazardous Materials |
Position Requirements:
- Degree in field that is being tutored (not required).
- Must have completed at least one course in the content area or have specialized knowledge for subject specific tutoring.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience tutoring, teaching, or mentoring college students (not required).
Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veterans status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.