Professional Tutor, Biology Learning Center- Professional Services: No Benefit (Contingency)

Date: January 25, 2023

Title: Professional Tutor - Biology Learning Center- Professional Services: No Benefit (Contingency)

Position Number: 1448

Hours: 1 - 28 hours per week; days and times are flexible

Compensation: $12.50 - $19.00 depending on qualifications

Reports to: Biology Learning Center Coordinator

Close Date: Open until filled

Summary

This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and help oversee the operations of the Biology Learning Center. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin.

  Essential Job Functions Provide individual and group tutoring in content-specific courses in both face-to-face and online formats. Demonstrate proficiency with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in assigned content area. Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the lab, including preparing special review materials. Help supervise, train and serve as a mentor to student tutors. Work cooperatively and maintain rapport and a close working relationship with students, staff, faculty and administration. Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude and independent, self-actualized learning. Assist with the management and security of all resources, including the computers in the Science Computer Lab Assist with the maintenance and updating of the tutorial lab Blackboard site Assist in monitoring students using the lab via computerized swipe system. Discuss lab services with students during class visitations to lab. Communicate with the Tutorial Coordinator as needed regarding the individual needs of students. Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the lab by students or staff. Attend Tutorial Lab meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Experience and/ or Education

   Associate degree or higher preferred. Demonstrate content knowledge of areas needing tutoring.  Experience teaching/tutoring students preferred.  

Other Skills and Abilities

Possession of good people service skills with a student-oriented focus. Ability to work with a variety of computer software applications. Ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging and understanding. Ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner. Demonstrate professionalism and possession of character qualities including organization, promptness, courtesy, confidentiality and dependability.  

Physical Demands

This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.  

Mental Demands

Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, team-based, collaborative environment. Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students. Ability to work under pressure. Strong organizational skills to work with multiple students at one time. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation. Must possess initiative and be able to work independently and ask for guidance when needed. Ability t