Tutor - Surgical Technology - Part Time

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,502 - 32,883; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago – Malcolm X College is seeking a part-time Tutor for Surgical Technology to bridge college needs and student progress. The role supports independent learning and reporting duties under faculty guidance.

The college emphasizes core values of accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect, with a union representation by Local 1600.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or NBSTSA credential in Surgical Technology.
• 2 years of experience in the operating room or as a Surgical Technology instructor in the past 5 years.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, individually or in groups.
• Establish liaison with the instructor and assist the student under the instructor’s direction.
• Attend periodic training sessions to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintain records on tutoring sessions and progress, including follow-up.
• Schedule tutoring appointments.
• Provide evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Help students develop study skills for academic success.
• Establish rapport with assigned students and assist in projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or NBSTSA credential in Surgical Technology

2 years of OR experience or Surgical Technology instructor

Job description

TUTOR - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY- PART TIME

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO - MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

TUTOR - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY- PART TIME

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO - MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Essential Duties

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, NBSTSA approved credential in Surgical Technology and 2 years of experience in the operating room or as a Surgical Technology instructor, or a combination of both within the past 5 years
• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelors degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Malcolm X College has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! NISOD joins Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in recognizing Malcolm X College’s best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 professionals union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $20.69-$23.87 per hour