Professional Tutor

Sullivan County Community College; Loch Sheldrake (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Sullivan is seeking a part-time Professional Tutor to provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to current students in the One Stop Tutoring Center. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to help students approach diverse subjects and achieve academic success.

Qualifications include a college background with bachelor's preferred, strong subject knowledge, and ability to work with a diverse student population; Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge in specific academic subjects.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations in a friendly, supportive way.
• Spanish language fluency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and reinforce class material through one-on-one or group tutoring.
• Support learning by applying content expertise and guiding tutorial sessions.
• Refine students' study skills through individual, group, or workshop sessions.
• Mentor Peer Tutors and refer students to services such as academic advising and counseling.
• Collaborate with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance.
• Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in specific A

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUNY Sullivan

Professional Tutor

Position Description

About Us:

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.

Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

Job Summary:

The part-time Professional Tutor will provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to current SUNY Sullivan students within the One Stop Tutoring Center and, when needed, provide in-class support. The tutor will collaborate with faculty and staff to assist students in approaching a variety of subjects and work with them towards academic success.

Qualifications:

• College background required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way
• Spanish Language fluency preferred, but not required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
• Support learning by:
  • providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
  • directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
• Refine students' study skills for independent learning through the use of individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to:
  • note taking skills
  • college textbook and reading skills
  • test anxiety
  • time management
• Mentor Peer Tutors
• Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling.
• Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
• Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Center for Learning and Student Development Services and SUNY Sullivan.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace

Salary:

This is a part-time hourly role with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.