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Salary: $14.05 Hourly
Location : Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR
Job Type: Tutor
Job Number: 2025-00112
Department: TRiO
Division: Student Services
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA
Primary Purpose
Provide individual and small group tutoring to TRiO students as needed. Assist TRiO students in achieving academic success by helping to clarify course content, offer encouragement, and develop study skills. Other assistance may include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor. Work hours vary according to the tutor's availability, but will not exceed 20 hours per week.
The Southwestern tutoring program is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Tutors may earn up to three certifications (Initial, Advanced, and Master) by completing tutor training and tutoring hours. All tutors who wish to work for Southwestern are required to complete tutor training.
This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
Description of Essential Functions
Tutoring (90% of Time)

1. Tutor students in approved subjects.
2. Support and encourage independent learning by applying training and following expected procedures.
3. Coordinate meetings and schedules with tutees as appropriate.
4. Serve as a resource for other tutors in same academic subject.
5. Complete required Tutor Training courses (ED 136, 137, and 138) during the first year of tutoring. Training courses are offered at no cost and students will earn one credit for each course completed.
6. Complete and hand in all required documentation following CRLA and TRiO SSS guidelines.
7. Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions.

General Duties (10% of Time)

1. Participate in new tutor orientation (once).
2. Participate in monthly in-service trainings.
3. Participate in the orientation program for new TRiO SSS participants.
4. Maintain a clean workspace.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Must be a current participant or alumni of Southwestern's TRIO SSS program.
2. High school diploma or equivalent plus earned college credits.
3. Must have earned an "A" or "B" in desired tutoring subject AND be recommended by an instructor.
4. Additionally, tutors must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
5. Must be able to work effectively with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.

Additional Job Information
JOB TITLE: TRiO Student Support Services TutorLOCATION: Coos Bay CampusFTE: N/ADEPARTMENT: TRiO Student Support ServicesPAY GRADE: Minimum WageEXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: TRiO SSS Tutor CoordinatorCLASSIFICATION: Temporary Student Employment
REVISION DATE: April 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
No Benefits Available
01
Are you a current participant or alumni of Southwestern's TRiO SSS program?

• I am a current participant.
• I am an alumni.
• I am neither.

02
Will you be attending Southwestern for the 2026-27 academic year OR are you a Southwestern alumni?

• I will be attending for the 2026-27 academic year.
• I am a Southwestern alumni.
• Neither.

03
Do you have a High School Diploma, or equivalent, plus earned college credits?

• Yes
• No

04
Is your cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you been recommended by an instructor?

• Yes
• No

06
What instructor recommended you?
07
Please list the subjects you would like to be a tutor for:
08
Please indicate your grades in the subject you wish to tutor:

• A
• B
• C or below

Required Question