Professional Tutor (Part-Time)

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community college that values diversity and inclusion! As a part-time professional tutor, you'll provide academic support to students in various subjects, fostering a welcoming environment for learning. This role offers flexibility with a maximum of 29 hours per week, allowing you to work on campus or virtually. If you have a passion for education and helping students succeed, this position is perfect for you. Contribute to the mission of inspiring student success and community vitality while enjoying a collaborative and enriching workplace.

Qualifications

• Prior tutoring experience required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Assist with developing training materials and online resources.

Skills

Tutoring Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Trac Cloud

Zoom

Navigate

Canva

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Professional Tutor (Part-Time)

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29143-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 290W0135

Agency

Agency Brightpoint Community College

Division

Division Brightpoint Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Chesterfield - 041

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $18.00 Hourly

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

This position has a maximum of 29 hours per week and hours may vary. Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends at either of the BCC campuses, as needed.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

The Academic Resource Center ( ARC ) invites applicants to apply for part-time employment as a professional tutor. The ARC provides academic support to all students enrolled at Brightpoint Community College. The ARC’s primary goal is to create an open atmosphere of learning for all students. We assist students in numerous academic disciplines both in-person and via Zoom, through a variety of tutoring techniques by addressing student’s individual needs. This position has a maximum of 29 hours per week, mostly in-person Monday through Thursday 10am-6pm, number of hours may vary. The professional tutors will work on the Chester and/or the Midlothian campuses (based on the needs of the center) to assist student tutors and students in a wide variety of subjects. Currently, we are actively recruiting for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tutors and Writing Tutors.

Professional Tutors will:

• work with students one-on-one or in a small group setting.
• open and close center as needed.
• present informational materials about ARC services.
• act as a resource and first point of contact for student tutors.
• work with staff to develop training materials, and online resources related both to subject matter and tutoring practices.
• model expectations and hold student tutors accountable.
• perform occasional administrative duties, including responding to emails.
• maintain a cleanly and professional academic environment.
• be asked to assist with additional tasks to support faculty and staff, such as embedded tutoring.
• be expected to attend/ host Exam Jam. Exam Jam is held once a semester, in-person, on the last Friday before exam week.
• be asked to host in-person and virtual workshops. Workshops are held throughout the semester Friday through Saturday, as needed.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Prior tutoring experience required. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work days at either of the Brightpoint campuses. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Successful completion and passing of criminal background check is required.

Additional Considerations

Experience with software such as Trac Cloud, Zoom, Navigate, Canva, and learning management systems such as Canvas. Experience with Microsoft Office. Experience working in an academic resource center or equivalent.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses may be required as needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_2511P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Multi-hire

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/05/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website

Agency Website brightpoint.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have previous tutoring experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you currently work at Brightpoint Community College?
  • Yes
  • No