Part-Time Tutor, Academic Success-All Levels

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks tutors to support students and community members with tutoring and study-skills development to foster a positive learning environment. Your role includes delivering sessions, maintaining schedules, and promoting academic success on campus.

You will collaborate with college staff, tailor tutoring approaches, and complete required documentation to ensure high-quality service and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Transcripts or proficiency test may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring services to students at scheduled times, individually or in groups.
• Develop study skills and monitor student progress.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions and materials.
• Personalize tutoring strategies to fit learning styles.
• Collaborate with staff to obtain syllabi and create tutoring materials.
• Provide feedback on student progress and participate in meetings.

Skills

Subject matter proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Quality service

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows PC

Job description

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: Tutors and instructs students and community members who need learning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills. Primary responsibilities include providing tutoring and related services, and providing an atmosphere that is conducive to and encourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.

Essential Job Functions

1. Effectively delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (may be individual or group sessions). Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
2. Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary education
3. Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
4. Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needs
5. Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress
6. Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the course
7. Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress
8. Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter
9. May assist with additional duties as needed, for example, covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizing materials, checking out resources, and performing other duties as assigned
10. Completes and submits required documents in an accurate and timely manner
11. Actively participates in departmental meetings as required
12. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in assigned discipline's subject matter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with little direct or continuous supervision

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.