Learning Commons Tutoring Instructional Assistant

Sauk Valley Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Sauk Valley Community College invites applications for the position of Learning Commons Tutoring Instructional Assistant. This part-time role assists students with tutoring and problem solving in a college Learning Commons.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, with strong customer service, communication, and computer skills (MS Office and Google Workspace). Evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Two years of experience related to academic support services or tutoring is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in academic subject areas.
• Assist students in developing study skills and learning strategies.
• Provide individual support to students with disabilities when assigned.
• Assist with or conduct review sessions and tours as needed.
• Maintain tutoring records and manage tutoring supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) invites applications for the position of Learning Commons Tutoring Instructional Assistant.

This part-time position assist students with tutoring and academic problem solving.

Located in rural northwestern Illinois along the scenic Rock River, SVCC is situated between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, placing it just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities, and two hours west of Chicago.

Benefits:

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• tuition waivers
• participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS)

For complete details, please visit our benefits page at https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

• Tutor students in academic subject areas.
• Assist students in the development of study skills and learning strategies.
• At the discretion of tutoring and/or disability support supervisors, provide individual academic support to students with disabilities.
• Assist students in using assistive technology, including the use of software and equipment aids for students with disabilities.
• Identify and refer students to appropriate instructional and supplementary materials.
• Contribute to maintaining current, accurate student tutoring tracking records.
• Maintain and act as custodian of tutoring supplies and equipment.
• Supervise the Learning Commons Tutoring Center in the absence of the supervisor.
• Attend annual tutor training, supervision sessions, tutor meetings, and annual evaluation sessions with the supervisor as requested.
• Under the discretion of the tutoring coordinator:
  • Assist with tours of the Learning Commons.
  • Assist with visits to classrooms to explain the services of the Learning Commons Tutoring Center.
  • Assist with or conduct review sessions.
• Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
• Must be comfortable working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Must have strong skills in customer service and possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Must be able to provide oral/verbal responses to student questions, and assist faculty given general guidance.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and two years of experience related to academic support services.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and students required.

Science background preferred.

Personal Interaction

Frequent contact is made with all levels of College personnel, students, faculty, the general public, and outside organizations in relation to specific departmental duties and services.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over tutors and the learning commons tutoring center in the absence of the supervisor.

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.