Part-Time Tutor Upward Bound, Science (G)

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Kingwood is seeking a Part-time Tutor to support students and community members in assigned disciplines and study skills. This role provides tutoring and creates an environment conducive to learning, focusing on student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.

It is a temporary, grant-funded position with potential continuation based on grant funding. Responsibilities include delivering tutoring sessions, developing study skills, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring services to students at scheduled times.
• Assist students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary education.
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress.
• Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain syllabi or materials and to develop tutoring materials.
• Delivers feedback to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress.
• Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material related to the subject matter.
• May assist with additional duties such as covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizing materials, checking out resources.
• Completes and submits required documents in a timely manner.
• Participates in departmental meetings as required.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Part-time Tutor 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 and atmosphere that is conducive to and encourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development. This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant funding.

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, 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
• Schedule varies semester to semester and can include evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.19

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Other Information

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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