Tutor-Workforce Training and Continuing Education-Grant Funded

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Southmost College is seeking a part-time Tutor for Workforce Training and Continuing Education at the Main Campus. The role involves providing individualized tutoring, creating learning materials, and supporting instructors in workshops.

The ideal candidate is reliable, communicates well, and capable of working with diverse student groups. Hours are up to 19 per week, with shifts potentially including evenings or weekends for campus events.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet with students one-to-one or in small groups.
• Must keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Must assist in preparing workshops and materials for course assignments.
• Must be in good standing with at least a “B” in all tutoring courses.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to improve understanding.
• Keep regular records of tutoring sessions.
• Help students review material and learn new concepts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Diversity awareness

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

GPA 2.5+

B average in tutoring courses

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Library database

Presentations

Job description

Tutor-Workforce Training and Continuing Education-Grant Funded

Classification Title

Job Title Tutor-Workforce Training and Continuing Education-Grant Funded

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Position Length

Part-Time Temporary, up to 19 hours per week

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

Responsible for providing students with individualized assistance to help them learn new concepts, complete assignments and develop study skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to give learning assistance, with the goal of improving the understanding and comprehension of a specific subject.
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Assists students in improving academic achievement by helping them learn new concepts, reviewing class material, and discussing the course materials.
• Assists in the preparation of workshops and materials to enhance course assignments.
• Provides feedback for instructors where applicable.
• Participates in scheduled training sessions.
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on Centers for Academic Excellence events.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College.
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A strong commitment to the mission of Texas Southmost College.
• Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature.
• Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students.
• Appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, College employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a diverse, multi-cultural community environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to listen and respond to individual’s questions and concerns.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks during numerous interruptions.
• Ability to perform and excel in a high-tech all-digital environment.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, library database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

Required Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have a 2.5 or greater accumulative GPA.
• Must be in good standing with at least a “B” in all the college courses for which the applicant may tutor.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Tutoring experience.
• Bilingual in English-Spanish.
• Be enrolled in undergraduate general education courses or in career-technical coursework/program of study at an accredited college or university.
• Have a 3.0 or greater accumulative GPA.
• Have a final grade of a “B” or above in all the college courses for which the applicant may tutor.

Certificates and Licensures

None required.

Physical Demands

The physical 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

With Accommodations

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Posting Number

2026149TSC

Open Date

10/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes