Early College-Dual Credit Tutor - Part-time

SECNY Federal Credit Union; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Harold Washington College is seeking a part-time Tutor to bridge the gap between the college and students' needs, helping them make academic progress and promoting independent learning.

The tutor will provide academic assistance, liaise with instructors, attend staff training, and maintain student records, including scheduling tutoring appointments and preparing evaluations.

Qualifications

• Completion of aBachelor’s Degree or higher in History, Criminal Justice, Business or English. Consideration will be given to candidates without a Bachelors but with technical certifications relevant to the subject.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop study skills and motivation for academic success.
• Establishes rapport with assigned students and supports class projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-directed

Timely completion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in History, Criminal Justice, Business or English

Job description

TUTOR

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

City Colleges of Chicago’svision is to be recognized as the city’smost accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobilityand racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part inbuilding a stronger and more just city. The community collegesystem’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff servemore than 70,000students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and theneeds of the student. This position also helps students makeacademic progress, while promoting independent learning andself-reliance.

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the CaringCampus network. Caring Campus is a model of professionaldevelopment that works to implement strong and consistentbehavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how theyinteract with students. As a result of this work, employees becomeengaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. Thecore benefit of this work is making a connection with students,many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in aneducational system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in History, Criminal Justice, Business or English. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelors degree but possesses technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in an timely manner.

Salary Range: $17.48- $24.59

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,knowledge,skills and abilities.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!