Student Tutor — Academic Support

Bay de Noc Community College; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay College in Iron Mountain is seeking a Tutor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role supports students by clarifying course material, enhancing comprehension, and boosting study skills in a small-group setting.

The position requires campus availability, strong communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with Zoom/Teams and Outlook tools. Pay is $15.00 per hour with flexible, part-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Bay College student at the time of employment.
• Demonstrated mastery of the subject area to be tutored, typically evidenced by earning a grade of B or higher and/or receiving a strong instructor recommendation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, and punctuality.
• Consistent display of appropriate and professional behavior.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Outlook Email, Outlook Calendar and Microsoft Forms.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and/or prior experience in a tutoring or academic support role.
• Understanding of the academic needs and support requirements of community college students.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks, priorities, and work environments.
• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and discretion when interacting with students and community members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when responding to common inquiries or student concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial and academic support services for students in a group setting.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Bay College policies and the Tutor Training Manual.
• Participate in an initial training program and in any on-going training.
• Organize, facilitate, and track tutorial sessions.
• Participate in projects such as workshops, training materials, or outreach projects to develop Bay College’s repertoire of services.
• Maintain communications with staff and coordinators.
• Attend tutoring staff meetings.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning tutoring rooms and reception area.
• Assist with the general operation of the center. Tasks include reproducing reference materials, greeting students at the front desk and organizing tutors’ reports.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the program manager.Maintain competence in the course(s) via systematic review of content.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled Bay College student

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Outlook

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Bay College in Iron Mountain is seeking a Tutor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role supports students by clarifying course material, enhancing comprehension, and boosting study skills in a small-group setting.

The position requires campus availability, strong communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with Zoom/Teams and Outlook tools. Pay is $15.00 per hour with flexible, part-time scheduling.