General Tutor - Math Department (Part-Time)

Surry Community College; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 264,000 - 395,000; Part time

Job summary

Surry Community College in Dobson, NC seeks a part-time tutor for the Academic Support Center to assist students across math and other subjects, in person and virtually using approved college software.

The tutor will meet with students outside class, document tutoring sessions, and contribute to maintaining records; candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, reliable attendance, and comfort working in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of subject areas for tutoring as needed.
• Experience tutoring college students is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and dependability required.
• Able to travel to main campus and work virtually as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tutor basic and advanced mathematical functions as appropriate for department needs.
• Meet with students outside class time to help with course work.
• Maintain documentation on courses tutored and submit records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the ASC.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Accurate record-keeping

Virtual environment readiness

Travel to main campus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge of tutoring subject areas

Experience/proficiency tutoring college students

Basic computer skills

Willing to work in a virtual environment

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Classification Information

FLSA

Position Information

Position Title

Position Number

PTS-TUTOR-ASC

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Staff

Shift

Shift As required to support the program.

Supervisor Title

Director of the Academic Support Center

Location

Main Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

Tutor various subjects both in person and virtually via approved college software as determined by the strengths of the applicant and needs of the Academic Support Center Staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Tutoring basic and advanced mathematical functions as appropriate for the department’s needs.
• B. Meeting with students outside of class time to help them complete course-related work.
• C. Maintain documentation on the courses and times tutored and submit records to the Director of the ASC.
• D. Performing other job-specific duties as assigned by the Director of the ASC

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

• Knowledge of basic and advanced mathematical functions as appropriate to the department’s need for such skill.

CLERICAL / COMPUTER SKILLS :

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365 products. Familiar with Microsoft Teams application.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of subject area(s) tutoring
• Experience/proficiency with tutoring college students
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Able to travel to main campus
• Willing to work in a virtual environment

Preferred Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SFP970

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 09/14/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 08/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document

Surry Community College,630 S Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017