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 assist students in the Academic Resource Center, supporting coursework and learner development. The position requires subject-area proficiency across multiple topics, strong communication skills, collaboration with staff, and the ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.

CRLA Certification Level I must be completed within the first full year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and help them develop needed skills to meet goals.
• Assist students in subjects for which they are qualified based on grades and faculty recommendations.
• Encourage and respect all students and seek help when unsure about questions.
• Complete CRLA Certification Level I within the first full year of employment.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow college policies and procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Accounting

Anatomy & Physiology

Biology

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)