Tutor - Escanaba 2026-2027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 15,604 - 22,224; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Tutor for the 2026-2027 academic year in Escanaba. Tutors provide academic support to students by enhancing comprehension and strengthening learning strategies. The role involves reviewing instructional materials and guiding students through problem-solving processes.

The ideal candidate is a Bay College student, demonstrating strong communication skills and a mastery of the subject area. Responsibilities include maintaining academic standards and organizing tutoring sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Bay College student.
• Demonstrated mastery of the subject area to be tutored.
• Ability to use video conferencing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in a group setting.
• Organize and facilitate tutorial sessions.
• Maintain communications with staff and coordinators.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Basic computer proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Enrollment as a Bay College student

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Position Title

Tutor - Escanaba 2026-2027

Pay Rate

$13.73 per hour

FTE

0.50

Position Type

Student

Job Summary

Tutors provide academic support to students by meeting with them to clarify course content, enhance comprehension, and strengthen study and learning strategies. Responsibilities may include reviewing instructional materials, discussing textbook concepts, anticipating potential examination questions, assisting with idea development for written assignments, and guiding students through problem‑solving processes. Tutoring services are intended to supplement, not replace, classroom instruction and faculty teaching.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Work Hours

Dependent upon tutoring schedule, but typically works up to 10-15 hours per week.

Supervision Received

Academic Success Manager and/or TRIO Academic Specialist.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mobility around the campus is a normal part of the position’s functions.

Job Duties

• 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.