TRiO Tutor (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College in Elizabethton, TN is seeking Science Tutors to support program participants through tutoring sessions, workshops, seminars, and training. These part-time positions offer $13–$17 per hour and up to 27 hours per week.

Tutors will document progress, maintain confidentiality, coordinate with SSS staff, and refer students for support. Training and regular meetings are required.

Qualifications

• Tutors must have completed at least one college semester or be dual-enrolled.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial assistance as assigned.
• Assist participants in developing study skills for course success and retention.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant contact and progress.
• Coordinate with SSS staff as required.
• Refer participants to Student Support Services for academic, transfer, or career guidance.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Tutor in designated areas and time periods.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Initiate contact with appropriate faculty at least once per semester.
• Participate in required training sessions.
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
• See General Employee Responsibilities here.

Education

Associate degree or higher

One college semester

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

MS Office

Videoconferencing

Digital records mgmt

Job description

Title

TRiO Tutor (Pool)

Employee Classification

Part-Time/Temporary

Institution

Northeast State Community College

Salary

$13 - $17 hourly rate dependent on education and experience, up to 27 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Tutor Coordinator, tutors are responsible for tutoring project participants and for attending tutor meetings, program workshops, seminars, and training sessions.

Science Tutors are urgently needed to tutor at Northeast State at Elizabethton!

Job Duties

• Provide tutorial assistance as assigned.
• Assist participants in the development of study skills necessary for successful completion of courses so that students are retained, graduated and/or transferred.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation concerning participant contact and progress.
• Maintain contact with SSS staff as required.
• Refer participants to Student Support Services staff for information or assistance with issues such as academic, transfer and career advisement, and problem-solving.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Tutor in designated areas for designated time periods.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Initiate contact with appropriate faculty members at least once per semester.
• Participate in training as required (in the form of sessions, individual study, etc.).
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
• See our General Employee Responsibilities here

Minimum Qualifications

Peer Tutors:

• Completion of at least one semester of college or dual-enrolled at Northeast State or other institution.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• A grade of “A” or “B” in each course to be tutored.
• Recommendations from at least two instructors.

Advanced Tutors:

• Completion of Associate degree or higher at an accredited institution with a final GPA of at least 3.0 and grade of “A” or “B" in subjects to be tutored if applicable; OR acceptance as adjunct faculty at Northeast State or prior tutoring experience for Student Support Services with all documentation on file.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with participants

Additional Notes

• Tutors must complete initial training sessions once hired.
• Hours will vary as needed for tutoring sessions.

Advertised: 16 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time