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Job Title: Full-Time Math and Science Tutor
Location: Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Classification: N4
Compensation: $18 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week; 9am to 6pm Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm Friday
Reports to: Math and Science Center Assistant Director
Who We Are:
Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.
Our Values:
Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

We're seeking a motivated and skilled Full-Time Math Tutor to support students in collegelevel mathematics and related STEM disciplines. Located primarily at the downtown Indianapolis campus with the possibility for hours at the Plainfield site, this position involves providing in-person and virtual tutoring in a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters academic growth. The role includes 1-on-1 tutoring in STEM courses, leading group tutoring sessions, leading review workshops, and assisting departmental leadership with outreach and marketing. An ideal candidate will have experience with STEM education at the high-school or early college level, strong customer service skills and a passion for helping students succeed.

Key Responsibilities:
The following 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.

• Use established Math and Science Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in math courses and other STEM-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.
• Sustain high quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions.
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to proactively troubleshoot and quickly resolve student questions and inquiries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams-including faculty-utilizing transparent and empathetic communication to help elevate departmental services and contribute to team initiatives.
• Assist departmental leadership with marketing and outreach, including conducting class visits, tabling events, and leading relevant workshops for students.
• Assist with monitoring department's email communications to help schedule tutoring appointments for students.
• Assist departmental leadership with analyzing departmental data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations for service growth and development.
• Maintain an understanding of pedagogical trends and apply relevant skills in support of student success.

Required Skills & Competencies:

1. Subject Matter Expertise

• Proficiency in math subjects from pre-algebra to calculus.
• Additional knowledge in life sciences, physical sciences, accounting, engineering, or IT support is a plus.

2. Tutoring & Instruction

• Ability to quickly identify, assess, and prioritized key student concerns in accordance with departmental pedagogy.
• Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity.
• Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges.

3. Communication

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with student population.
• Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive.growth-oriented mindset in all settings.
• Ability to speak comfortably and confidently in a small-classroom setting.

4. Learning Environment Management

• Maintain an inclusive, clean, and student-friendly environment.
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic lab setting, serving multiple students efficiently.
• Promote respect and collaboration among students.
• Ability to work cohesively and dynamically with a team of tutors.
• Serve as a mentor and point-person for part-time tutoring staff in the absence of the Math and Science Center Assistant Director.

5. Technology Proficiency

• Comfortable using Windows PCs, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
• Familiar with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard), Microsoft and Google Suites, Zoom, email, and chat tools.
• Experience with virtual instruction tools (Zoom, screen sharing)
• Experience with handout and flyer creation tools (Canva, Adobe, etc.) preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong background in Math, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary levels preferred.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.