PT Learning Lab Tutor

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College is seeking a part-time tutor to support students in individual or small group settings. You will facilitate learning, help students develop study skills, and participate in tutor workshops. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Candidates should have a B grade or better in tutored subjects and provide instructor recommendations or references. Flexibility with variable work days and hours is expected, and official transcripts may be required

Qualifications

• Understanding of tutoring and learning processes, including alternate learning strategies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively.
• Ability to develop student skills and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject area tutoring to students.
• Assist students in learning how to learn.
• Attend tutor training workshops.
• Maintain accurate records including logging work shifts, payroll timesheets, and student attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Education

B grade or better in tutored subjects

Instructor recommendation

Job description

DEFINITION:

To facilitate students’ learning in individual and/or small groups as well as provide assistance to students in developing learning skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the Learning Lab Coordinator.
• Does not exercise functional and technical supervision over other staff.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide subject area tutoring.
• Assist students in “learning how to learn.”
• Attend tutor training workshops.
• Maintain accurate records including logging in and out for work shifts, payroll timesheets, and student attendance.

Other Important Functions:

• Maintain communication with Learning Lab Management Staff.
• Make appropriate student referrals to college offices, departments, or professionals when necessary.
• Adhere to the expectations set forth on the Learning Lab Employee Agreement.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of the tutoring and learning process including alternate learning strategies.

Ability To:

• Possess excellent communication skills, especially verbal and listening skills.
• Possess strong academic skills and ability to develop these skills in students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• Grade of “B” or better in subjects tutored.
• Recommendation from Instructor for each subject tutored or letter of recommendation from previous tutoring supervisor.

Minimum Experience:

• None

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• None

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Work days and hours are variable and determined semester-to- semester. Applicant should know availability for work at the time of interview
• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.