Tutor/Testing Assistant

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur is seeking a Part-time Tutor/Testing Assistant to support students in various subjects and assist with testing logistics.

The role involves tutoring, computer lab support, and front-desk duties, reporting to the Student Success Center. A non-exempt, part-time position with evening/weekend flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in tutoring reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to assist students with diverse learning needs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring with emphasis on study strategies.
• Provide instructional assistance in the computer lab.
• Monitor attendance and alert faculty to issues.
• Administer TSI pre-assessment activities and TSI tests; analyze results.
• Keep records of tutorials as requested by center leadership.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Assist at front desk: check-ins, calls, scheduling tests.
• Train new student workers; comply with campus policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Tutor/Testing Assistant has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assisting students to understand different subjects and addressing, supporting, and encouraging students in the learning process. The Part-time Tutor/Testing Assistant will also review materials used in classes, explain various topics, and address all doubts and questions of students regarding that topic. The Part-time Tutor/Testing Assistant will also read to students for testing depending on the student’s accommodations. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Student Success Center.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for students with emphasis on study strategies; consults with individual students to identify their needs in a variety of academic subjects
• Provide instructional assistance in the computer lab
• Monitor work and attendance and alert faculty and staff to any problem or special information about a student
• Administer Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Pre-assessment Activities and TSI Assessment Test and analyzes diagnostic results to help determine remediation options for students also, administer HESI exams
• Keep records of tutorials, as requested by the Director of Testing
• Participate in professional development activities
• Assist with duties in the front desk for example, check in students for testing, answering phone calls, scheduling tests, assist students and staff with any inquires
• Assist the Testing & Student Success Center Coordinator in training new student workers
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency, through assessment, in specific tutoring subject areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics instruction that lead to college readiness
• Desire to assist students with special needs in a learning environment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Associate’s degree

Supplemental Information

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt instructional techniques to meet diverse learning needs.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Frequent client/customer contact.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.