What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor, Temporary Support position at Ivy Tech Community College and Careers?
General Purpose and Scope of Position: Provides tutoring assistance with Math, English, Science and other disciplines taught at Ivy Tech Community College. This is a temporary position (by semester).
Major Responsibilities:
- Meet with students in individual, shared and group tutoring format to enhance, support, and clarify concepts discussed in class lectures, reading, and handouts, for the subject(s) for which you were hired
- Provide students guidance in the acquisition and application of study skills methods
- Serve as a link to other college resources
- Complete all paperwork and recordkeeping as requested by the supervisor (time cards, tutoring logs, evaluations, etc.).
- Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required
- Consult with faculty to help students meet course learning objectives
- Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views
- Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy skills through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, and strong problem solving
- Dress and behave in a professional manner (as outlined in the Tutor Training Manual)
- Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions.
- This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester experience as a tutor or faculty member (examples: retired high school teacher, recent college graduate). If current student, will need to submit a FAFSA and visit Campus Financial Aid department to determine Federal Work-Study employment eligibility status. If currently a student, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the course you will tutor. Must be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations. Have no campus disciplinary record. Must complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please Include the following:
- Cover letter: Include course/subjects you are interested in tutoring and availability for upcoming semesters.
- Resume.
- References: If a student tutor, at least one reference must be a faculty for the tutored subjects.
- Official academic transcripts at the time of hire to be sent from issuing institution directly to the Office of Human Resources.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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