STUDENT WORKER-RESOURCE CENTER STUDENT TUTOR

North Central Missouri College; Savannah (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College in Savannah, MO is seeking part-time student tutors to support academic skill development in the Tutoring Center and online. You will assess student needs, set goals for sessions, and provide one-to-one or small-group tutoring to help students improve study habits and performance.

As a tutor, you will also serve as a referral resource, maintain records, and schedule online tutoring as requested, reporting to the Resource Center Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the subject being tutored.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Active listening and approachable demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to work with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Attend tutor training workshops.
• Conduct small-group and/or one-to-one tutoring.
• Help students develop positive study habits and study skills.
• Help students prepare for quizzes and tests.
• Explain concepts and ask questions that promote independent thinking.
• Encourage students to complete homework assignments.
• Schedule and conduct online tutoring when requested.
• Maintain contact with the Tutoring Center Coordinator.
• Provide courteous service to students and NCMC faculty/staff.
• Perform other record-keeping and resource maintenance duties.

Skills

Subject mastery

Verbal & written comms

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Job description

Description

Position Summary: Student tutors facilitate student academic skill development. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors coordinate learning and provide one-to-one and small group tutoring within the Tutoring Center, as well as online. Tutors will work with students to assess their learning needs, set short-term goals for the session, long-term goals for academic development, and assist them in reaching those goals. Tutors will act as referral agents for students struggling either academically or personally and should have a genuine concern for the needs of students.

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Position Summary: Student tutors facilitate student academic skill development. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors coordinate learning and provide one-to-one and small group tutoring within the Tutoring Center, as well as online. Tutors will work with students to assess their learning needs, set short-term goals for the session, long-term goals for academic development, and assist them in reaching those goals. Tutors will act as referral agents for students struggling either academically or personally and should have a genuine concern for the needs of students.

CLASSIFICATION

Work Study/Work Assist

DEPARTMENT

Savannah Resource Center

REPORTS TO

Shellee Castanada, Resource Center Coordinator

LENGTH

Fall and Spring

LOCATION

Savannah Campus, Savannah, MO

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Attend tutor training workshops
• Conduct small-group and/or one-to-one tutoring
• Help students develop positive study habits and study skills
• Help students with projects and to prepare for quizzes and tests
• Explain concepts and ask questions that encourage students to think and work independently
• Encourage students to complete homework assignments
• Be at work on time as scheduled
• Maintain contact with the Tutoring Center Coordinator
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills toward all students and NCMC faculty/staff
• Perform other record-keeping and resource maintenance duties
• Schedule and conduct online tutoring when requested

Requirements

Qualifications:

Skills: Students must have a strong knowledge of the subject they are tutoring. Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to explain concepts clearly. Active listening and approachable demeanor. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of students.

Physical Demands: Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus, ascending and descending stairs, reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing, able to do repetitive tasks, remain stationary at a desk for extended periods of time.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while walking on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.