Part-Time Academic Tutor & Coach

Miami University Alumni Association; Goodwell (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a Professional Tutor for a part-time, temporary position to provide one-on-one or group tutoring and mentor new and returning undergraduate students. Tutors are scheduled as needed/available and may support distance learning activities.

Responsibilities include developing tutoring plans, conducting sessions, and communicating student progress with faculty and staff. Remote or on-site tutoring options are available as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts earned by date of employment; significant tutoring and/or teaching experience (education and experience may be gained concurrently).
• Consideration may be given to candidates with experience working with a wide variety of students with academic risk factors; explain concepts to others effectively; work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds; possess good organizational skills; exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment; and Miami University classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to students with coursework in an office environment or online
• Work with tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies
• Make file notes and communicate with professor, academic coaches and/or director about student progress per department policies
• Operate computer and other resources to provide tutoring on-site or remotely
• Be accessible to students who have come for assistance
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Assistant with the facilitation in the distance learning classroom
• Support students in the development of vital college success skills such as executive functioning and study skills
• Serve as a case-manager/academic coach for high-support students
• Facilitating the virtual component of IVDL courses or distance-learning courses in a physical classroom

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

Job description

Miami University seeks a Professional Tutor for a part-time, temporary position to provide one-on-one or group tutoring and mentor new and returning undergraduate students. Tutors are scheduled as needed/available and may support distance learning activities.

Responsibilities include developing tutoring plans, conducting sessions, and communicating student progress with faculty and staff. Remote or on-site tutoring options are available as needed.