Biology Tutor IV, Learning Lab - Round Rock (Hourly)

austincc; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks a Biology Tutor IV to support students in the Learning Lab in Round Rock. You will tutor individuals or groups in Biology, prepare materials, and guide students toward academic success.

The role involves organizing learning resources, providing progress feedback, and potentially leading study groups. Prior tutoring experience and competence in biology are required.

Qualifications

• One semester related work experience is required for all Tutor levels.
• Degree or substantial coursework in the discipline with demonstrated competence.
• Ability to tutor individuals and groups and to use Learning Lab resources.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in groups according to priorities and goals.
• Assist students in subject matter, study skills, and Learning Lab resources.
• Organize supplemental learning materials and provide progress feedback.
• May lead study groups and assist with development of tutoring resources.

Skills

Tutoring techniques

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multicultural communication

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or substantial coursework

Associate degree

Bachelor's/Master's in discipline

Tools

Blackboard

Office software

Online learning platforms

Job description

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title

Biology Tutor IV, Learning Lab - Round Rock (Hourly)

Job Description Summary

To provide support to students through the provision of individual and/or group tutorial services.

Job Description

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Tutors students according to set priorities and academic goals.
• Provides assistance to students on a one-on-one or group basis in the subject discipline, college study skills, and Learning Lab resources.
• Organizes supplemental learning materials.
• Provides feedback on student progress.
• May assist with research, development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized tutoring services and/or resources for tutorial activities.
• May lead study groups in the subject matter.

Knowledge

• Tutoring techniques, standards, and supplemental learning materials for individual and group tutoring.
• Learning Lab services.
• Processes and resources for organizing and leading study groups.

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Understanding and following instructions precisely.
• Providing quality tutorial services to groups and individuals and providing feedback regarding student performance and/or progress.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, including students, fellow tutors, and faculty.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes good relations with students, co-workers, and staff.

Technology Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Required Work Experience

• For all Tutor levels: one semester related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

• Tutor I: Some college course work in the discipline.
• Tutor II and III: At least one year related experience to the discipline.
• Tutor IV: Significant related work experience and expertise in discipline.
• Tutor V: Significant experience and expertise or related experience and expertise for difficult-to-fill or very specialized discipline.

Required Education

• Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline, and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored.

Preferred Education

• Tutor I: Associate degree.
• Tutor II: Associate degree in the discipline or related field.
• Tutor III: Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in discipline or related field.
• Tutor IV: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in discipline or related field.
• Tutor V: Appropriate degree in specialized area.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a learning lab environment on campus in an academic setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working cond