Lead Tutor

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Lead Tutor for a part-time role. Responsibilities include conducting tutoring sessions and assisting students in improving their academic performance. The ideal candidate should have at least an Associate degree and relevant experience. The position offers a salary of $20 per hour for up to 19 hours per week, with opportunities to work both face-to-face and online.

Join our team to help students succeed and achieve their academic goals.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of subject matter in assigned tutoring areas.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
• Assist students with course-related concepts.
• Facilitate development of effective study skills.
• Provide exam preparation resources.

Skills

Tutoring strategies

Research formats

Teaching methodologies

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Lead Tutor

Location

Albany State Rec. Location

Job Summary

The Lead Tutor is a part‑time position that provides subject‑matter expert, community professional‑led tutoring for a variety of courses. This position serves to share knowledge and understanding of course‑specific content and relate services to real‑world applications, while assisting students in improving academic achievement, supporting students by reviewing and clarifying learning problems, and providing useful study skills and supplemental resource support. Additionally, this position supports practices of supplemental instruction and supports Success Coaches in outreach and retention efforts of students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face and online one‑on‑one, group and/or drop‑in tutoring sessions.
• Attend class sessions for Co‑requisite Math or English to assist students who utilize the centers.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and Academic Support Services on classroom visits.
• Assist students with specific course‑related concepts and problems.
• Facilitate development of effective, related study skills.
• Consult with faculty for course resources, guidance, and direction.
• Provide course‑related support resources such as handouts, worksheets, or additional learning activities.
• Provide resources for midterm and final exam preparation.
• Conduct announcements to promote Academic Support Services.
• Perform first‑line tasks related to retention outreach, tracking, data collection, and reporting, utilizing student information systems (SIS) such as Banner and EAB.
• Participate in trainings and regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Work no more than 19 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• Strong understanding of subject matter in assigned tutoring areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience at the university level.

Proposed Salary

The salary is $20 per hour for 19 hours or less per week.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of related subject‑matter principles and tutoring strategies.
• Knowledge of research formats, classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
• Skill in tutoring students face‑to‑face and in a virtual/online learning environment.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in timely decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre‑employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
• The work is typically performed in an office, lab, classroom, or online environment.
• The employee occasionally lifts objects, up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel is required to perform duties at either the East or West Campus locations.