Academic Coach & Student Success Tutor

Schreiner University; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX seeks a Learning Support Services tutor to help students succeed by providing individualized assistance and guidance while upholding confidentiality and empathy. The tutor adapts strategies to each student’s learning style and tracks attendance with timely reporting.

The role supports students with lectures, textbooks, assignments, and testing accommodations, fostering independent study habits and time-management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong subject-area knowledge.
• Flexibility in work tasks and scheduling.
• Patience and adaptability in diverse student interactions.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-oriented to support LSS goals.
• Punctual and well-organized in time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel preferred.
• Professional dress and customer-service focus.
• Understanding of students with disabilities and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning assistance to Schreiner University students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times.
• Monitor student progress and make learning engaging and interactive.
• Give individual attention and build rapport and respect.
• Assess needs and tailor tutoring strategies to learning styles.
• Keep accurate attendance records and submit reports.
• Attend tutor meetings and training sessions.
• Communicate with LSS staff as needed.
• Explain concepts clearly and relate materials to real examples.
• Be patient and guide students to discover solutions.

Skills

Confidentiality

Student engagement

Empathy

Learning style adaptation

Time management

Attendance reporting

Communication with staff

Break down complex concepts

Student rapport

Patience

Executive functioning strategies

Collaboration with faculty

Guiding rather than doing

Study habit coaching

Disability awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in subject area

Flexibility

Patience

Ability to work without supervision

Strong organizational and communication skills

Team player

Punctual and organized

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Professional attire (dress casual)

Customer service excellence

Understanding of students with disabilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX seeks a Learning Support Services tutor to help students succeed by providing individualized assistance and guidance while upholding confidentiality and empathy. The tutor adapts strategies to each student’s learning style and tracks attendance with timely reporting.

The role supports students with lectures, textbooks, assignments, and testing accommodations, fostering independent study habits and time-management.