Professional Expert - Biology Tutor

Imperial Valley College; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Professional Expert - Biology Tutor to support Learning Services with tutoring across multiple subjects. The role emphasizes DEIA practices and student success, reporting to the Library & Learning Services Director.

The position offers up to 21 hours per week, with schedules set by the supervisor and a requirement of at least an Associate's degree and tutoring experience (or student-worker tutoring). This is an at-will role in a classroom/office setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher AND a minimum of one year of tutoring experience.
• OR tutoring experience as a student worker may be accepted in lieu of the one year of professional tutoring experience.
• Ability to support Learning Services with DEIA practices and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to Learning Services tutoring services and contribute to professional development.
• Support department goals for higher retention and success under supervision.
• Tutor in various subjects based on expertise and student needs.
• Maintain proficiency with departmental programs and assist in daily tutoring center operations.
• Contribute to tutoring center outreach and promotion and develop learning resources.

Skills

Tutoring

DEIA practices

Student support

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Professional Expert - Biology Tutor

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Job Type: Professional Expert

Job Number: PROFEX-BIO

Closing: Continuous

Location: 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Division: Arts & Letters/Learning Services

Representative Duties

• Provide expert guidance to Learning Services Department tutoring services, contributing to professional development, learning techniques, and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) practices.
• Support the department's goals for higher retention and success under the direction of the assigned supervisor and Library Director.
• The position allows for up to 21 hours per week, not to exceed 980 hours in a year.
• Hours are based on department needs and are not guaranteed. Schedules will be determined by the supervisor.
• This is an "at-will" position, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time.
• Tutoring Support: Tutor in various subjects based on expertise and student needs.
• Program Proficiency: Maintain proficiency with departmental programs.
• Operational Assistance: Aid in the daily operations of the tutoring center as needed.
• Outreach and Marketing: Contribute to the marketing and promotion of tutoring services.
• Resource Development: Assist in creating resources for tutors to enhance learning outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher AND
• A minimum of one year of tutoring experience;
• OR tutoring experience as a student worker may be accepted in lieu of the one year of professional tutoring experience.

Supplemental Information

BASIC FUNCTION The Professional Expert-Tutor reports to the assigned supervisor and the Library & Learning Services Director. Performance assessments are conducted by the Learning Services Department Coordinator through direct observation of tutoring activities.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Occasionally standing for extended periods.
• Extended periods of computer use.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily based in classroom and office environments, with minimal outside event involvement.

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.