What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor - Upward Bound St. Lucie County position at Indian River State College?
Job Description
Join Indian River State College’s Academic Support Center and help students build confidence, creativity, and academic success. In this role, you’ll provide individualized and group tutoring support while creating engaging learning experiences that strengthen writing, communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills. This position will be working on an AI-driven writing initiative with our students this summer. You’ll work closely with faculty and students in a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages independent learning and embraces innovative educational tools, including AI-supported learning technologies.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping diverse learners achieve their goals and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
About Us
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, this position provides tutoring and academic support services to students. Responsibilities include delivering individualized and group academic assistance; facilitating engaging learning experiences, including creative writing and technology-supported (e.g., AI-assisted) learning; fostering a professional and inclusive environment that supports diverse student populations; encouraging independent learning; and maintaining a learning environment conducive to student success.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, including emerging educational technologies and AI-assisted learning platforms, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Classification
Staff
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
No
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Compensation and Application Deadline
Pay rate for this position starts at: $15.45/hour| Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled
Join Indian River State College’s Academic Support Center and help students build confidence, creativity, and academic success. In this role, you’ll provide individualized and group tutoring support while creating engaging learning experiences that strengthen writing, communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills. This position will be working on an AI-driven writing initiative with our students this summer. You’ll work closely with faculty and students in a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages independent learning and embraces innovative educational tools, including AI-supported learning technologies.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping diverse learners achieve their goals and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
About Us
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, this position provides tutoring and academic support services to students. Responsibilities include delivering individualized and group academic assistance; facilitating engaging learning experiences, including creative writing and technology-supported (e.g., AI-assisted) learning; fostering a professional and inclusive environment that supports diverse student populations; encouraging independent learning; and maintaining a learning environment conducive to student success.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with ASC and IRSC faculty and staff to provide tutorial assistance and academic support to IRSC students.
- Links with faculty who teach core subjects to provide a bridge of support between the faculty member and the ASC.
- Communicates with faculty who teach core subjects regarding the performance of their students who are assigned to the ASC for academic support.
- Facilitates student study groups in the ASC or in other designated areas, i.e., classrooms, computer labs, etc.
- Visits classes to promote the services available in the ASC that support student success.
- Utilizes resources to promote/enhance student learning, i.e., texts, software, IRSC/ASC websites, printed materials, and virtual classrooms.
- Maintains an awareness of current College and Department policies and guidelines.
- Facilitates writing focused and collaborative learning activities, incorporating appropriate technology tools.
- Guides students in the effective and responsible use of digital resources to support brainstorming, drafting, editing, and storytelling communication tasks.
- Assists students in the responsible and effective use of technology tools, including AI applications, to support research, writing, and critical thinking.
- Encourages development of digital literacy, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Knowledge of academic tutoring programs.
- Knowledge of instructional techniques and subject matter content.
- Knowledge of collaborative learning strategies and creative writing instruction.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing.
- Skill in providing customer service.
- Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
- Skill in facilitating collaborative and interactive student learning experiences.
- Ability to pay attention to detail, be team oriented, be diplomatic, work independently as well as with others, and use good judgment.
- Ability to encourage creativity and effective written communication while promoting student engagement.
- Ability to represent the Academic Support Center in a positive manner.
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, including emerging educational technologies and AI-assisted learning platforms, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Classification
Staff
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
No
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Compensation and Application Deadline
Pay rate for this position starts at: $15.45/hour| Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled
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