Professional Tutor

Miami University (Ohio); Hamilton (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a part-time, temporary Professional Tutor to provide tutoring, guidance, and mentoring to undergraduate students in both office and online settings.

The role focuses on developing individualized tutoring plans, teaching study strategies, and supporting distance-learning components within the department. Relevant tutoring experience is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts earned by date of employment; tutoring/teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with a wide variety of students with academic risk factors is a plus.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and model effective study strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group tutoring to students in office or online.
• Develop tutoring plans to fit each student’s needs.
• Assist with developing study strategies and executive functioning.
• Make notes and communicate with instructors about student progress per department policies.
• Operate computer and resources to tutor on-site or remotely.
• Be accessible to students seeking help and complete required paperwork.
• Assist with facilitating distance learning in classroom settings.
• Support students in developing college success skills and serve as a case-manager for high-support students.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Communication skills

Organization

Patience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

Job Description

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

• 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 acase-manager/academiccoach for high-support students
• Facilitating the virtual component of IVDL courses or distance-learning courses in a physical classroom

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.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

Required Application Documents

resume/CV/Cover letter

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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