Biology Tutor (Admin and Office Spec II)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational benefits

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College seeks a biology tutor (Biology, Microbiology, and A&P) to support students on an as-needed basis with assigned hours for tutoring on campus and via video. Embedded tutoring in Laurel Ridge courses may be required, with in-person or virtual attendance and extra group study opportunities.

The role emphasizes quality tutoring, professional conduct, and student confidentiality. Applicants may be contacted as demand arises; position is part-time and not eligible for

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Present for tutoring in-person or online during expected hours.
• Final grade of "A" or "B" in desired course to tutor.
• Minimum of 12 college credits.
• Experience in tutoring preferred.
• Faculty recommendation for each desired course to tutor preferred.
• Documentation of tutoring/instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, walk-in, small-group, or classroom tutoring services.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and attendees.
• Provide consistent feedback on progress and maintain student confidentiality.
• Tutor postings are on a continuous basis, driven by student demand.

Skills

Tutoring

Online tutoring

Walk-in tutoring

Education

12 college credits

GPA 3.0+

A or B in tutoring course

Job description

Title: Biology Tutor (Admin and Office Spec II)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hiring range is indicated in the pay schedule listed in the job description.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

This tutor role is for BIOLOGY, to include general biology, microbiology, and A&P. The incumbent will be working on an as-needed basis; however, all tutors will have assigned hours to be present for tutoring and will have expected hours of availability for walk-in traffic at the campus and for appointment-based tutoring in-person and online via video. Additionally, Tutors in some subject areas may be assigned to a Laurel Ridge course as an embedded tutor, which requires the tutor to attend class, in person or virtually, and to provide additional group study opportunities in person and virtually.

Provide quality scheduled one-to-one, walk-in, small-group, or classroom tutoring services to students of Laurel Ridge Community College based on a comprehensive understanding of concepts and information in subject areas to be tutored.

Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize students potential for academic progress.

Maintain accurate records of individual and group tutoring sessions and all attendees.

Give consistent feedback to students on achieved progress; exhibit positive regard for student.

Uphold high levels of professionalism and student confidentiality at all times.

Tutor postings are on a continuous basis, and is driven by student demand. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.

Compensation

Laurel Ridge Tutor Scale effective July 25, 2025:

Student/Peer: $17.84/hour

Bachelor's: $21.94/hour

Master's: $27.42/hour

Doctoral: $32.91/hour

The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Minimum Qualifications

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Able to be present for tutoring either in-person or online during expected hours of availability, including spontaneous tutoring for walk-in traffic at the campus.
• Final grade of "A" or "B" in desired course(s) to tutor from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a minimum of 12 college or university credits.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in tutoring, may be peer tutoring in an educational setting or individual tutoring in a professional setting preferred.
• Laurel Ridge faculty recommendation for each desired course to tutor preferred.
• Documented evidence of tutoring/instructional experience in an academic setting and transcripts demonstrating successful completion of each course preferred.