Part-time Educational Aide, Learning Commons Sciences for Health Programs Tutor

LM Wind Power / GE; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College seeks a Tutor to assist students in anatomy, physiology and microbiology, helping them become confident, self-directed learners and use campus resources.

You will participate in ongoing training, maintain service excellence in a diverse student body, and support essential academic-support interactions under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled SF student taking six or more credit hours.
• Grade of a B or higher in the tutored subject OR documented experience equivalent.
• Completed courses for tutoring areas: A&P (BSC 2084/2085/2086), Microbiology (MCB 2000/2010), Medical Terminology (HSC 2531).
• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Written approval from content/skill instructor or tutor trainer before offer.
• Preferred tutoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to students in anatomy, physiology and/or microbiology.
• Participate in ongoing training and evaluation cycle.
• Deliver courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to Coordinator, STEM and Business Tutor.

Skills

Multi-cultural environment

Professional communication

Education

Currently enrolled Santa Fe College student (6+ credits)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Tutor Training Program at Santa Fe College aims to recruit, train, support, and retain qualified personnel to work in concert with faculty and student support staff to create a holistic academic experience. The program's ongoing training focuses on creating a culture that encourages continuous improvement for students, tutors, and other staff members.

Job Description

• Assist students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
• Create an atmosphere of collaboration, trust, and respect among students, faculty, and tutors.
• Provide consistent and standardized tutoring services for students in multiple disciplines and levels.
• Provide students with quality tutoring services at all campus and center locations.
• Assist students with subject-matter questions, but also with goal setting, planning, time-management, and study skills.
• Integrate education about and referral to College resources into academic-support interactions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Under general supervision, provide tutoring to students in anatomy, physiology and/or microbiology.
• Participate in ongoing training and evaluation cycle, as assigned.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Reports to: Coordinator, STEM and Business Tutor.

Qualifications Required

• Educational Aide employees must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, and taking six (6) or more credit hours.
• Additionally, the student tutor must meet the following: Grade of a B or higher in the subject being tutored AND/OR documented experience equivalent to a grade of B or higher in the subject/content being tutored.
• All applicants must have completed the below courses for their tutoring area(s): A&P: BSC 2084, BSC 2085, and BSC 2086 and/or Microbiology: MCB 2000 and MCB 2010 and/or Medical Terminology: HSC 2531.
• Other: A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Prior to an offer of an employment being made, the written approval of a content and or skill instructor/faculty OR the endorsement of a tutor trainer and/or supervisor.
• Preferred: Tutoring experience.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: [e-mail]

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

About Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.