On-Campus Tutor: Math, Writing & More (Evenings)

Southwestern Michigan College; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Michigan College seeks Peer Tutors to provide academic support and subject-specific tutoring to students as well as participate in professional development and training as appropriate for their subject or position. Tutors are active both in the classroom and in The Teaching and Learning Center in the Fred L.

Mathews Library or the Niles campus, interacting with students in both individual and group situations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• A minimum of a B+ in the courses to be tutored.
• Excellent student/customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of basic material presented in college classes, computer and office applications, particularly Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Drive, and other content platforms.
• Must have the ability to work evenings and provide a flexible schedule of availability.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Writing Center tutors must have successfully completed English 103 and 104.
• Math tutors must have a background in Math, especially Math 101, 102, and 127.
• Accounting tutors must have completed Accounting 201.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject area tutoring services to students, faculty, and staff in one or more academic area: math, science, writing, accounting, business, or health services/nursing.
• Record and submit detailed documentation of each tutoring session.
• Assist students with general computer and printer use.
• Attend all tutor trainings, professional development opportunities, and staff meetings required by the Coordinator.
• Present a professional demeanor at all times in both personality/dress and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist the Coordinator with project-based tasks to serve SMC students or faculty/staff.
• This position requires occasional travel to both Dowagiac and Niles Campuses and some hours outside of normal shifts to accommodate training and presentations.

Skills

GPA 3.0

B+ in tutoring courses

Customer service

MS Office

Google Docs & Drive

Evening availability

Reliable transportation

Education

Student at SMC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs & Drive

Job description

Southwestern Michigan College seeks Peer Tutors to provide academic support and subject-specific tutoring to students as well as participate in professional development and training as appropriate for their subject or position. Tutors are active both in the classroom and in The Teaching and Learning Center in the Fred L.

Mathews Library or the Niles campus, interacting with students in both individual and group situations.