Tutor - Tutoring Center

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking a part-time Tutor for the Tutoring Center. The role supports students in mathematics, biological sciences, business, physical sciences, and technologies, helping improve academic performance and study skills.

Flexible hours within the Tutoring Center schedule, with a 29-hour weekly cap and potential evening sessions. The position emphasizes individualized or small-group coaching, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development; background

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Sense of responsibility, dependability, honesty and maturity.
• Outstanding academic achievement in tutor subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups, tailor tutoring to needs.
• Help students understand concepts; guide on assignments and exams.
• Foster confidence in the subject matter being studied.
• Embed tutoring into specific courses to support classroom learning.
• Assist students in prioritizing tasks and preparing for exams.
• Facilitate deep learning and skill development for college success.
• Complete tutor training and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Dependability

Academic achievement

Job description

Job Title

Tutor – Tutoring Center | Education Support Assistant

Agency and Position

Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College

Division: Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

Position Number: 282W0344

Pay Band: $16.87/hour

Hiring Range: $16.87/hour

Contract: Part-time (wage) 29 hours or less per week

Location: Albemarle - 003

Schedule

Flexibility to work within the hours of the Tutoring Center—Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm. Tutors embedded in classes may work until 9:00pm if the assigned class requires and are expected to work in the class for its duration (7 weeks or 15 weeks). This is a part-time role, non-benefitted, that should average 29 hours or less per week.

Purpose

Tutors help students improve their academic performance and achieve their educational goals. They offer guidance and support in one or more of the following subject areas: mathematics, biological sciences, business, physical sciences, and technologies. They assist students in developing study skills, time-management strategies, and other techniques that contribute to their academic success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups, customize responsibilities to student needs;
• Help students comprehend complex concepts; offer guidance on assignments, projects, and homework;
• Foster confidence in the subject(s) they are studying;
• Embed into specific courses to further support students in the classroom;
• Assist students in prioritizing tasks, preparing for exams, and setting goals;
• Facilitate deep learning and equip students with the skills needed to succeed both during and after college years;
• Complete tutor training and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications (KSA’s)

• A passion for assisting others.
• Excellent communication and active listening.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
• A sense of responsibility, dependability, honesty, and maturity.
• Outstanding academic achievement, particularly in the subject area(s) the applicant intends to tutor.

Additional Considerations

• Has sought academic coaching, tutoring, or both in their academic work.

Other Employment Requirements

• Operation of a State Vehicle: No
• Supervises Employees: No
• Required Travel: minimal

Eligibility and Background

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

Hiring will be for the Spring 2027 semester

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Student and Communities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

EEO & Inclusion Statements

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Nondiscrimination & Sexual Harassment Notice

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its education programs, activities, or employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This applies to admissions, employment, and all aspects of college life.

For information on our Title IX Coordinator, nondiscrimination policy, grievance procedures, and how to report a concern, visit: Title IX Information | Piedmont Virginia Community College.