Tutor, VC&D (West)

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, OH, seeks a Part-Time Tutor Support staff to work directly with students, offering one-on-one or small group tutoring to promote independent learning and persistence toward academic goals.

The role emphasizes subject-specific strategies, classroom materials, and maintaining accurate records, with scheduling determined by the department to fit student needs and college timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required in a field relevant to tutoring.
• Ability to explain concepts and study strategies clearly.
• Experience with diverse student populations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring to students.
• Uses subject-specific content strategies to reinforce concepts.
• Assists with equipment and learning materials for student success.
• Maintains accurate records and completes required paperwork on time.
• Supports development and maintenance of instructional materials.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Time management

Diversity awareness

Customer service

Education

Associate’s in a field commensurate with needs of the department

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7243

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Schedule to be determined by department needs.

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Works directly with students, either in one-on-one or small groups to provide academic tutorial assistance, helping students become independent learners that persevere and reach their academic goals.

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 to 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

• Associate’s in a field commensurate with needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
• 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
• 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 a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communications
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• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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

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.