Professional Tutor

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University (Ohio) is seeking a Professional Tutor for part-time, temporary work in Oxford. The role focuses on one-on-one or group tutoring, modeling study skills, and mentoring new and returning undergraduates.

Tutors are scheduled as needed, providing flexible support for students in a busy campus environment. Responsibilities include developing individualized tutoring plans, aiding with study strategies, and communicating student progress with professors and coaches in line with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or BA/BS earned by start date.
• Significant tutoring/teaching experience; able to work with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to students in office or online.
• Develop tutoring plans with tutee to fit individual needs.
• Assist with study strategies and executive functioning.
• Document progress and communicate with professors or staff per policy.
• Support on-site or remote tutoring using computer resources.
• Be accessible to students seeking assistance and complete paperwork timely.
• Assist with distance learning in virtual classrooms.
• Act as a case-manager/academic coach for high-support students.

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Professional Tutor

Department

Regional Learning Assistance JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) providesone-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist bymodeling study skills and by mentoring new and returningundergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduledas needed/available.

Job Description

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) providesone-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist bymodeling study skills and by mentoring new and returningundergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduledas needed/available.

• Provide tutoring to students with coursework in an officeenvironment 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, academiccoaches and/or director about student progress per departmentpolicies
• 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
• Assist with the facilitation in the distance learningclassroom
• Support students in the development of vital college successskills such as executive functioning and study skills
• Serve as a case-manager/academic coach for high-supportstudents
• Facilitating the virtual component of IVDL courses ordistance-learning courses in a physical classroom

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Artsearned by date of employment; significant tutoring and/or teachingexperience (education and experience may be gainedconcurrently).

Consideration may be given to candidates with experience workingwith a wide variety of students with academic risk factors; explainconcepts to others effectively; work comfortably with people fromdiverse backgrounds; possess good organizational skills; exhibitpatience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraginglearning environment; and Miami University classroomexperience.

Required Application Documents

resume/CV/Cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For more information about this position, email Tori Myles,[e-mail]

Additional Information

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

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is nota right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revokedby Miami University at any time for any reason, including theconvenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directedhere.

Miami University Values Statement

MiamiUniversity is a scholarly community whose members believe thata liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, therights and property of others, and the right of others to hold andexpress disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, andthe importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquirythat is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with theexercise of judgment and the acceptance of personalresponsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values,please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

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.

Clery Act

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