Student Employment - Pharmacy Tutor

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Millcreek Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a student tutor to assist PharmD students outside regular classes, primarily in group sessions but may tutor individually when groups are unavailable.

You will work under the Director of Student Performance and Retention, provide instruction, maintain confidentiality, and submit bi-weekly time sheets, supporting daily operations as needed by the Provost.

Qualifications

• At least 1 semester as a LECOM Pharmacy Student with GPA 3.0 in relevant courses.
• Approved by both the Director of Student Promotion and Retention and the Course Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Tutor groups or individuals as assigned, outside of regular classes.
• Meet with students designated by the Director of Student Performance and Retention to provide instruction.
• Submit bi-weekly time sheets to the reporting supervisor.
• Report progress and concerns to the Director of Student Performance and Retention.
• Uphold the mission of LECOM and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Work schedule

Self-reliance

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Request handling

Collaboration

Focus

Flexibility

Education

Pharmacy student

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The student tutor will provide students who need assistance in a Pharmacy School with instructional help outside of their normal classes. This assistance is typically provided to groups but can be offered individually, if a group cannot be formed.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and preserve the mission of LECOM;
• Act in a friendly, professional manner when dealing with faculty, students and visitors at all times;
• Maintain confidentiality, professional appearance and pleasant demeanor;
• Meet with those students, on an as needed basis, that have been assigned to them by the Director of Student Performance and Retention; providing individual or group instruction that will help the student or students improve their performance;
• Student tutors should regularly provide the Director of Student Performance and Retention with the names of those students who fail to attend scheduled sessions and those whose performance has improved to a level where tutoring assistance is no longer necessary;
• A tutor will report to the Director of Student Performance and Retention;
• Bi-weekly time sheets will be submitted to the students direct report; and
• Other duties as needed / assigned by the Provost and/or her designee to maintain efficient and effective daily operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Excellent communication skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to accept work requests from other managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner and to independently answer such requests;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM in a timely fashion; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience equivalent to: at least 1 semester as a current LECOM Pharmacy Student with a grade point average of 3.0 in both the course of which they wish to tutor and overall in all courses. Candidates must also be approved by both the Director of Student Promotion and Retention and the Course Coordinator of the course they will tutor.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding positions as faculty and staff at our campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Elmira, New York; and Bradenton, Florida.

Each employee contributes directly to LECOM’s growth and success and takes pride in being a member of the LECOM family. Employees embrace the osteopathic principles of compassionate and caring primary health care and serve as professional role models for LECOM students.

We are very excited to welcome you to our vibrant and engaging work culture, where you can grow, develop, and share your talents. We look forward to your personal contribution to LECOM’s mission of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. You will find that we provide a highly productive and energetic workplace, with unlimited opportunities for personal satisfaction and career advancement. We are confident that you will agree that LECOM is a great place to work!

LECOM offers competitive wages and benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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