Part-Time Academic Success Tutor

New England College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New England College is seeking a part-time Academic Tutor for the Writing and Academic Success Center (WASC). The tutor will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to all NEC students, including those with learning differences and ESL learners, across writing, study strategies, and subject areas.

The role involves tutoring in various formats—individual, group, drop-in, online, and workshops—and contributing to retention efforts and tutor training under the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Strong reading, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of learning strategies, study skills, and effective academic achievement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• 2-3 years across all areas: teaching diverse student populations; expertise in one or more academic subject areas; working with learning differences; ESL students; mentoring/coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day academic support to all student populations at NEC, including students with learning disabilities and ESL students.
• Provide general tutoring in writing development, time-management, study techniques, testing-taking strategies, and goal-setting.
• Tutor in various settings: individual, group, drop-in, class-visitation, online, and workshops.
• Aid in college-wide efforts to promote retention through student academic success and engagement.
• Assist with training and overseeing peer tutors.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Operate according to established policies within the WASC and Student Success Services.
• Promote additional services within the WASC and the College at large as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reading and writing proficiency

Editing and proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Teaching diverse student populations

ESL assistance experience

Learning strategies knowledge

Academic mentoring/coaching

Time-management tips

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Library Research Skills

Job description

New England College is seeking a part-time Academic Tutor for the Writing and Academic Success Center (WASC). The tutor will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to all NEC students, including those with learning differences and ESL learners, across writing, study strategies, and subject areas.

The role involves tutoring in various formats—individual, group, drop-in, online, and workshops—and contributing to retention efforts and tutor training under the Director.