Tutoring Center Assistant, Biology (Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College seeks a part-time Tutoring Center Assistant, Biology, to support the Science Tutoring Lab and provide quality tutoring to AB Tech students. The role focuses on ensuring a fast-paced, professional lab environment and tutoring in biology courses.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field, excellent communication, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in an educational lab is preferred; hours are less than 25 per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with significant coursework in Biology.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Patience and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional tutorial services in Biology courses.
• Supervise lab aides and peer tutors as needed.
• Supervise lab activities.
• Assist instructors and department chairs as requested.
• Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff to troubleshoot and solve problems related to the lab environment. Provide customer service.
• Occasional data entry, record keeping, and general office duties.
• Provide a positive environment for student learning.
• Implement and enforce A-B Tech regulations, including the prevention of unauthorized persons from using lab facilities and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the TC Coordinator.

Skills

Biology tutoring

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Tutoring Center Assistant, Biology (Continuous Posting)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Tutoring Center Assistant, Biology (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category

Employment Category Part Time Limited

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Variable

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week Less than 25

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Coordinator of the TC for the management and operation of the TC labs, providing an open, efficient and professional lab environment for students enrolled at A-B Tech. The primary focus of this position is the provision of quality tutoring and assistance to A-B Tech students. The Science Tutoring Lab in the Tutoring Center provides tutoring and individual assistance to A-B Tech students within the Education department. Assistants assist students with acquiring the skills necessary to succeed in their coursework. Assistants work directly with the students in a fast-paced, busy lab. Assistants provide tutoring to students of various abilities and backgrounds. Assistants supervise tutoring lab Aides and Peer Tutors. Assistants implement and enforce TC and A-B Tech policies, procedures and guidelines while providing professional, helpful, and reliable assistance to students.

Duties

1. Provide professional tutorial services in Biology courses.
2. Supervise lab aides and peer tutors as needed.
3. Supervise lab activities.
4. Assist instructors and department chairs as requested.
5. Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff to troubleshoot and solve problems related to the lab environment. Provide customer service.
6. Occasional data entry, record keeping, and general office duties.
7. Provide a positive environment for student learning.
8. Implement and enforce A-B Tech regulations, including the prevention of unauthorized persons from using lab facilities and equipment.
9. Other duties as assigned by the TC Coordinator.

1. Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with significant coursework in Biology or related field;

2. Excellent human relations skills;
3. Patience and the ability to multi-task;
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
5. Willingness to continue learning to keep up with the latest innovations and/or technologies;
6. Basic computer skills and the ability to use a graphing calculator.

7. Work experience in an educational lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology or related field;

2. At least 2 years of experience teaching or tutoring in a higher education setting;

3. Familiarity with AB Tech’s campus and curriculum

Special Instructions to Applicants

. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay Rate: $23.75

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume
• Optional Documents
• Other Document
• Veterans Preference, if applicable
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Certifications
• License(s)

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