Student Pharmacy Tutor

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida seeks a student tutor to assist Pharmacy School students outside of regular classes. The tutor provides group or one-on-one instructional support as needed, under the direction of the Director of Student Performance and Retention.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and flexible support to help students improve their performance while reporting progress on a bi-weekly basis.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and stay self-reliant.
• Commitment to confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Willingness to adapt duties to institutional needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and preserve the mission of LECOM.
• Interact professionally with faculty, students, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality (FERPA / HIPAA) of information.
• Meet assigned students and provide individual or group instruction.
• Report attendance and progress to the Director of Student Performance and Retention.
• Submit bi-weekly time sheets to the direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as needed to support daily operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work schedule management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal relations

Request handling

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The student tutor will provide students who need assistance in Pharmacy School with instructional help outside of their normal classes. 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 (i.e. FERPA / HIPAA), 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 while providing individual or group instruction that will help the student or students improve his/her performance;
• Student tutors will 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;
• 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 Director and/or said 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 organizational and communication skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions;
• Maintaining confidentiality (i.e. FERPA / HIPAA) 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

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 LECOM is a great place to work!
LECOM offers competitive wages and benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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