Professional Tutor (Nursing)

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated Professional Tutor in Nursing. This part-time position supports nursing students through group and one-on-one tutoring sessions, helping them connect course resources to real-life applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, strong academic skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role requires 2–6 hours per week, with pay at $20 per hour. Special emphasis on interpersonal skills and teamwork is essential for this supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Earned degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Solid foundation in relevant content with an A in related courses.
• Ability to complete responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support students in group and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
• Guide students in understanding course resources and skills application.

Skills

Strong academic skills and content knowledge

Excellent oral and written skills

High level of professionalism and collaboration

Excellent interpersonal skills

Competency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Professional Tutor (Nursing) – University of Saint Joseph

Position Description

Professional Tutors support students in group tutoring sessions and 1‑1 appointments for the course(s) for which they are hired. Tutors guide students in understanding their course resources, connecting ideas together and to real‑life experiences, and applying information and skills to problems and scenarios.

Courses

• NURS 326 Care of Pediatric Patients

  This course utilizes a family‑centered approach to focus on health promotion, illness prevention, safety, and acute and chronic illness health conditions in the pediatric population.

• NURS 328 Care of Childbearing Families

  This course is designed to provide nursing students with a comprehensive understanding of maternal and newborn health. Emphasizing family‑centered care, the course prepares nursing students to provide holistic care to childbearing families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Students will apply their clinical skills in simulation and in maternity clinical settings.

• NURS 406 Care of Populations & Individ. II

  This course continues discussion of current public health topics begun in NURS 404 – Nursing Care of Populations and Individuals in the Community I and adds the role of nurse in providing care to patients in the community.

• NURS 417 Mgmt of Complex Health Problems

  The focus of this course is holistic professional nursing practice through synthesis, analysis, and application of knowledge. Increase in clinical competence is gained through integration of empirical and professional knowledge, clinical and cognitive skills, and professional values and behaviors. Based on the synthesis of knowledge the student will continue to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, families, and the community.

Hours

Tutors generally work 2–6 hours a week depending on the number of courses they support. Days and times vary based on the tutor’s and students’ schedule. The CAE is open Monday to Thursday 9 am–8 pm and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. All new tutors will attend a paid 8‑hour pre‑semester training and 2.5 hours of professional development meetings a month.

Desired Start Date

Spring 2026

Desired Skills

• Strong academic skills and content knowledge
• Earned Bachelor’s degree or higher with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have a solid foundation in relevant content with a A in the course(s) or a closely related course they will support
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, faculty, and colleagues
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem‑solving, and collaboration
• Excellent interpersonal skills, to build strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to complete job responsibilities effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Competency in MS Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Teams is preferred. Ability to adapt to new software

Compensation

$20 per hour worked.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Higher Education

Notes

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