Professional Tutor - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Part time

grcc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an academic tutor coordinator for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Tutoring and Learning Center. This role provides direct tutoring and helps oversee daily operations, fostering a welcoming, student-centered learning environment.

The successful candidate will supervise student tutors, align center materials with GRCC courses, and collaborate with faculty to promote academic success for diverse learners across anthropology, economics, psychology and more.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in social or behavioral sciences; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching/tutoring college-level reading and writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and academic support to students in Social and Behavioral Sciences courses.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the Tutorial Center.
• Help supervise, train, and mentor student tutors.
• Be familiar with GRCC course curriculum in assigned area.
• Develop review materials in collaboration with the Coordinator.
• Monitor equipment and notify IT as needed.
• Maintain relationships with faculty and staff regarding course content and procedures.
• Promote a positive, welcoming Tutorial Center environment.
• Explain Center policies to staff and students; ensure policy compliance.
• Assist students with sign-in procedures and connecting with a tutor.
• Provide classroom visits to educate students about Center resources.
• Distribute Center resources (tip-sheets, handbooks, etc.).
• Maintain daily email communication and report issues to the Coordinator.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested; complete trainings.

Skills

Student-focused

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in social/behavioral sciences

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and help oversee the operations of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Tutoring and Learning Center. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin.

Requisition ID: 1083

Employee Group: Contingency

Schedule: up to 28 hours per week

Compensation: $14.00 - $20.00 depending on qualifications

Reports to: Social and Behavioral Sciences Tutorial Coordinator

Posting Opens: 02/23/2026

Posting Closes: Open until filled

Essential Job Functions

• Provide tutoring and academic support to students enrolled in Social and Behavioral Sciences courses (Anthropology, Economics, Gender Studies, Geography, Global and International Studies, History, International Relations, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology).
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the Tutorial Center.
• Help supervise, train, and serve as a mentor to student tutors.
• Be familiar with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in the assigned content area.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator in developing review materials.
• Monitor the functionality of all equipment and notify IT as needed.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with faculty and staff regarding course materials, procedures, and content.
• Maintain a positive, warm, welcoming environment for Tutorial Center
• Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude through independent, self-actualized learning.
• Explain Center policies to staff and students; model and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist students with sign-in procedures and connecting with a tutor.
• Discuss Center services with students during class visitations.
• Provide classroom visits to educate students about the resources found at the Tutorial Center.
• Provide students with Center resources (tip-sheets, handbooks, etc.) as needed.
• Check email daily during work week and maintain professional communication.
• Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the Center by students or staff; and report absenteeism.
• Attend Tutorial Center meetings and training sessions as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Complete online and in-person trainings mandated by the college.
• Perform opening and closing duties as needed.
• Maintain clean work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and/ or Education

• Possess an Associate Degree or equivalent in the Social or Behavioral Sciences, Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Experience teaching/tutoring college-level reading and writing also preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Possess strong service skills with a student-oriented focus.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Exhibit ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging, and understanding.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate interest in assessing effectiveness as a professional tutor; participate in professional development trainings/workshops as needed and/or assigned.
• Demonstrate professionalism and other qualities including courtesy, patience, confidentiality, dependability, promptness, and organization.

Physical Demands

• This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, team-based, collaborative environment.
• Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills to work with multiple students at one time.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Must possess initiative and be able to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
• Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential, or sensitive, college material.

Working Conditions

• The work environment is team-oriented and can be fast-paced.
• This position requires the individual to transition smoothly between independent and collaborative efforts.
• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.

BENEFITS

• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.