Academic Assistance Center (Tutor and Clerical Temporary Part-Time)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College, part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system, invites applications for an Academic Assistance Center Tutor and Clerical Temporary Part-Time position. Tutors work with individuals and groups to help students master an academic subject or skill, with sessions typically one hour. Starting pay is $10.00 per hour.

Hours cap at 29 per week, with daytime hours 8:00–4:30 and some evenings. Background check required; resume/cover letter must be attached.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the course to be tutored with an A or high B.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Organized and patient communicator able to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students to help them learn complex subject-matter while maintaining professionalism.
• Be organized and patient, with a friendly and approachable disposition for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Tutor sessions are typically scheduled for an hour.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Education

Course with A or high B in subject to be tutored

Job description

Title: Academic Assistance Center (Tutor and Clerical Temporary Part-Time)

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

Tutors work one-on-one and with groups of students to help them learn an academic subject or a specific skill.

Job Duties

• Must effectively communicate with students to help them learn complex subject-matter while maintaining their professionalism.
• Tutors should be organized and patient communicators with a friendly and approachable disposition that lends itself to work with students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Tutoring sessions are typically scheduled for an hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Successfully completed the course which will be tutored with an A or high B.

Pay Rate:

Starting pay is $10.00. Pay is increased based on experience and level of degree obtained.

Schedule/Hours:

No more than 29 hours may be worked a week (hours depend on budget availability and need). Hours are scheduled during normal business hours of 8:00-4:30, as well as evenings.

Closing Date:

October 31, 2026

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instruction to the Applicants:

To be considered for this position, we require an attached resume and cover letter.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

Advertised:

11 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close:

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time