Salary: $16.07 - $18.07 Hourly
Location : Tarboro and Rocky Mount Campuses, NC
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 0009
Department: Curriculum Instruction
Division: Arts and Sciences
Opening Date: 10/16/2020
A part-time position located on either the Rocky Mount or Tarboro Campus. The Professional Tutor will provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Tutoring Center in order to clarify learning problems and to work on study skills. Other academic assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.
Hourly Pay is based on Degree:
Associate - $16.07/hour
Bachelors - $17.07/hour
Masters & Above - $18.07/hour
Although each discipline has specific tutoring needs, some basic principles apply to all:
- Meet with students individually or in group sessions either through scheduled or nonscheduled appointments
- Assess a student's strengths and weaknesses under guidance from the Tutoring Center Coordinator
- Recognize student success and identify ways for improvement through positive feedback
- Require students to participate actively in sessions within the guidelines, policies, and procedures endorsed by Edgecombe Community College
- Abide by and enforce policies endorsed by Edgecombe Community College and the Tutoring Center
- Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment
- Offer suggestions for effective studying or preparing assignments for courses
- Use resources available through the Tutoring Center and online tutoring
- Complete all required forms and documentation on time and by deadlines
- Follow up with tutees in a timely manner when requested
- Discuss students' academic issues and/or progress with instructor(s) to increase retention and student success.
- Communicate with the Tutoring Center Coordinator regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions
- Attend training sessions and meetings
- Arrive for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled. If unable to work, the tutor should notify the student and Tutoring Center Coordinator ahead of time or as soon as possible after the related absence
- Maintain confidentiality of all involved in the tutoring experience
- Perform and maintain focused tutoring responsibilities in an active, highly productive workplace environment that meets the needs of diverse students, faculty, and staff
- Assist in scheduling and proctoring exams
- Document any Edgecombe Community College and/or Tutoring Center policy violations using the appropriate reporting forms and report incidents to the Tutoring Center Coordinator
- Perform other duties as necessary for effective tutoring
Associate's Degree from an accredited postsecondary institution. Previous experience providing learning support and/or instruction. Demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following subject areas: English, college-level math, chemistry, or biology. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to multitask in an active setting. Demonstrate commitment to work with professionalism, courtesy, friendliness, consideration, and confidentiality. Competence with word processing and internet research skills.
Bachelor's degree in English, math, or adult education from an accredited postsecondary institution. College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification.
Exhibit excellent communication skills and have the ability to multitask in an active setting. Demonstrate commitment to work with professionalism, courtesy, friendliness, consideration, and confidentiality. Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and internet research