Student Tutor in Computer Information Systems (Student Employee)

Carroll Community College Foundation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College offers student employment in the Academic Center as a tutor. The hourly position supports tutoring sessions, tracks attendance, and adheres to FERPA guidelines. Training and flexible hours help students balance coursework while contributing to peer learning.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently. Preference for candidates comfortable tutoring online via Microsoft Teams is noted.

Qualifications

• Provide professor recommendation as to level of knowledge in tutoring content area.
• Must have completed the course in tutoring content area successfully.
• Possess ability to tutor online from off campus through Microsoft Teams.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate empathy to students having difficulties.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent attendance and time management skills.
• Demonstrate above-average creative problem-solving, critical thinking, patience and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tutor-student confidential information within FERPA regulations.
• Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study skills to promote independent learning.
• Monitor student understanding and require active participation in each session.
• Maintain academic honesty by not doing student’s homework or take-home quizzes/exams.
• Maintain a consistent weekly availability schedule for walk-ins and scheduled sessions.
• Complete and submit all session related paperwork.
• Develop an understanding of college services and resources (CCC portal, WCONLINE, Word and Excel).
• Facilitate learning and serve as guide and coach to help students become successful learners.
• Adjust tutoring methods to meet different learning styles.
• Complete professional development trainings and tutor program orientations.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Empathy

Self-directed

Attendance & time management

Creative problem-solving

Education

Tutoring content course completed

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Category: Student Employee. Application Deadline: Ongoing pool. Department: Academic Center. Contact: Student Employment - [e-mail]. Salary: The hourly rate of pay for this student employment position is $15.00 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain tutor-student confidential information within compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study skills and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Monitor student understanding of material covered. Require students to actively participate in each session.
• Maintain academic honesty by not doing student’s homework or take-home quizzes/exams.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability schedule of work hours in Academic Center for walk-ins and scheduled one-on-one appointments.
• Complete and submit all session related paperwork.
• Develop a understanding and knowledge of college services, support and resources such as CCC portal, WCONLINE, Word and Excel
• Facilitate learning and serve as guide and coach to assist student become successful learner.
• Adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various student learning styles.
• complete professional development trainings offered as well as tutor program orientations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide professor recommendation as to level of knowledge in tutoring content area.
• Must have completed the course in tutoring content area successfully.
• Possess ability to tutor online from off campus through Microsoft Teams.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate empathy to students having difficulties.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent attendance and time management skills.
• Demonstrate above-average creative problem-solving critical thinking, patience and decision-making skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess genuine interest in helping students develop study skills and acclimate to college level coursework.
• Experience in leadership.
• Knowledge of earning styles a plus.
• Exhibit appropriate and professional level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality.
• Possess a willingness to accept supervision and constructive feedback and implement recommendations for improvement as directed.

HOURS NEEDED

• Flexible schedule depending upon student tutor’s availability and needs of the tutor program.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY

• Candidates must complete Carroll’s online application to be considered
• Complete the online Student Employment Application
• Indicate the department(s) for which you are applying. Only one application is needed
• Complete the FAFSA for Federal Work Study Positions
• Be registered for at least six credits with a 2.0 GPA
• Student Workers under the age of 18 must provide a valid work permit prior to starting employment
• If eligible, your application will be forwarded to supervisors with open positions
• The application will be held for one year, July 1 to June 30

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Interview with the hiring supervisor for the position of interest.
• If selected, you and your supervisor must complete all federal, state and college forms. This document is obtained from your supervisor or the Human Resources webpage.
• Complete and submit all federal, state, and college employment forms. The I-9 is submitted to your supervisor and the other forms are submitted to [e-mail]
• Create a work schedule with your supervisor that does not conflict with your class schedule.
• When all forms are turned in you and your supervisor will be notified so a start date can be established.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.