Part-Time Academic Peer Tutor

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO seeks a Part-Time Academic Peer Tutor to support students in coursework and learner development within the Academic Resource Center.

You will assist across multiple subjects, uphold confidentiality, and complete CRLA Level I training within the first year, working up to 19.5 hours weekly at a rate of $15.30–$19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
• Must meet listed course grade and recommendation requirements for the program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning, helping students develop skills and concepts to meet goals.
• Assist students only in subjects qualified by grades and faculty recommendations.
• Encourage student esteem and respect all students regardless of knowledge level.
• Seek assistance from other tutors/supervisors/instructors when unsure how to respond to student needs.
• Complete training requirements including CRLA Certification Level I within the first full year of employment.
• Maintain friendliness and courtesy to students and staff.
• Communicate professionally with other staff.
• Follow college policies and confidentiality expectations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting

Anatomy & Physiology

Biology

Chemistry

Computers

Languages

Math

Physics

Programming

Academic Coaches

Writing

Speech

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Academic Peer Tutor

DEPARTMENT: Academic Resource Center

SALARY RANGE: $15.30 - $19.00 PER HOUR

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director- Ozarks Tech Tutoring Centers

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Part-time (not to exceed 19.5 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Part-time Academic Peer Tutor works with students to support them both in their coursework and their development as learners. In addition to subject area proficiency, this position requires the capability of negotiating multiple subjects in a dynamic setting; the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written directions; the competencies of sound judgment and initiative when working in the absence of supervision; and the capacity to maintain confidentially within the Ozarks Tech Tutoring Centers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Facilitate student learning, helping students develop the skills and learn the concepts necessary to complete their academic goals.
• Assist students only in the subject(s) for which they are qualified based on grades and faculty recommendations.
• Seek to encourage and build student esteem and show respect to all students regardless of the level of knowledge or course level.
• Seek assistance from other tutors, supervisors, textbook resources, and other instructors in their subject area whenever uncertain about how to respond to a student’s need or question.
• Complete all training requirements including obtaining the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Certification Level I within the first full year of employment.
• Be friendly and courteous to all students and staff.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with other staff.
• Follow all college policies and ARC and Ozarks Tech Tutoring Centers expectations, maintaining confidentiality and respect for all users.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the tutor’s supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in ACC 220 or ACC 225 and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Anatomy & Physiology (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in BCS 132 or BCS 165 and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Biology (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in BIO 100 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Chemistry (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in CHM 101 or CHM 160 and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Computers (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in CIS 101 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Languages (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in courses in language subject area and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Math (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in MTH 130 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Physics (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in PHY 120 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Programming (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in CIS 120 and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Academic Coaches (Must be in good academic standing, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member)
• Writing (Must be in good academic standing, must have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in ENG 100 or higher and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Speech (Must be in good academic standing and have earned a grade of 'B' or higher in COM 105 and obtain a letter of recommendation from relevant instructor)
• Letters of recommendation can be waived if you have obtained a bachelor's degree in the subject you are applying for or are a native speaker of the non-English language you are applying to tutor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience working within an academic setting or in customer service
• Previous involvement with academic coaching
• Flexible availability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.