Tutor Module 7: Biology (Westshore)

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 20,696 - 29,476; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Biology Tutor at the Westshore Campus to work directly with students, individually or in small groups, helping them achieve academic goals and foster independent learning.

Tutors should have knowledge from courses such as Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, and Biological Chemistry, and will support with tutoring across topics like anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, and pathophysiology.

Qualifications

• Education consistent with the department needs and a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter.
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively.
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material.
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed.
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through: professional decorum and appearance, ethical and professional conduct, punctuality.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations.
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support.
• Uses subject-specific strategies attuned to different learning styles to help students understand key concepts learned in class.
• Assists with the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student’s success.
• Conducts "class visits" and assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services.
• Maintains accurate records and completes paperwork by stated deadlines.
• Helps develop and maintain departmental instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject mastery

Explain concepts

Multitasking

Faculty communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Job description

Tutor Module 7: Biology (Westshore)

Department: Learning & Engagement

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Campus Director, Learning Commons

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7220

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Flexible schedule (days, evenings, weekends). Schedule varies based on the needs of the department. Supervisor will work with selected candidate to set a schedule designed to support the demands of the department.

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description

Summary

Tutor Module 7: Biology

The Biology Tutor works directly with students, either one-on-one or in small group sessions, aiming to foster independent learning and help students achieve their academic goals.

To be effective in this role, tutors should have knowledge from courses such as:

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Biology
• Biological Chemistry

Other Tutoring Topics covered include: human anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, pathophysiology.

Essential Functions

• Supports the department’s goal of providing students with supplemental academic support by:
• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support
• Provides subject-specific content strategies, attuned to different learning styles and preferences, to help students understand key concepts learned in class
• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student’s success
• Conducts "class visits" and assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services
• Assists with the maintenance of accurate records in accordance with stated deadlines
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Education consistent with the department needs & minimum of associate’s degree in related field of study

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through:
• Professional decorum and appearance
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Promptness
• Courtesy and tact
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communications
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $18.21/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.