Tutor Non-Certified, Accounting (Part-Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for further training

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Utah is seeking talented students interested in tutoring accounting courses. The role focuses on supporting students in understanding challenging material and developing independent study skills. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and those with a strong academic background in accounting are preferred. This position is part-time, ideal for students who are self-motivated and effective communicators, providing a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the subject matter being taught.
• Ability to engage and support students effectively.
• Demonstrated respect and sensitivity towards diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in understanding accounting concepts.
• Communicate effectively with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Assist in developing students' study skills.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting subject matter

Effective communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Flexibility in learning strategies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Videoconferencing applications

Job description

Overview

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Division of Financial Services, Accounting, and Marketing is seeking talented students interested in tutoring accounting courses, particularly Accounting 1110/1120 and/or Accounting 2010/2020. We help all SLCC students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction that they receive in class. Our goal is to provide a productive learning environment that will guide students toward study practices and aides that help them excel both inside and outside of college. Tutors usually work with individual students, though we encourage group activities for students who are studying the same material. Our team offers comprehensive, respectful, and innovative assistance to motivate students to achieve their life and professional goals. We expect our new hires to embrace and practice our departmental values and culture. In collaboration with faculty, we also offer content-specific workshops. This is a pooled position, and the division reviews applications as positions become available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the subject matter to be tutored.
• Ability to communicate the subject matter effectively.
• Ability to effectively learn and utilize videoconferencing and note-taking applications during tutoring sessions.
• Ability to learn and apply different learning strategies during tutoring sessions, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to listen and answer questions during tutoring sessions.
• Great time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to set goals and/or expectations during the first few sessions.
• Ability to provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work (e.g., homework, projects, quizzes, etc.).
• Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations.
• Help students learn how to learn the material.
• Help students develop or refine their study skills and become independent learners.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively.
• Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• B+ grade or better in ACCT 1110 or ACCT 2010
• Previous experience tutoring college level students

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.