Bluegrass College Academy Tutor

Title: Bluegrass College Academy Tutor

Salary Range: $13-$15 per Hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: 20 Hours

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Lawrenceburg

Department: Tutoring

Job Summary

Work one-on-one and with small groups of students to facilitate a successful transition to college-level learning, subject-specific learning (i.e. tutoring,) and academic skill-building. Meetings with students will occur in both face-to-face and virtual formats. Tutors should seek to foster understanding within a given subject area as well as provide support in general college skills (time management, study skills, goal setting, communication, etc.)

Strong preference will be given to candidates with availability for in-person tutoring sessions on Fridays between 9am and 2pm.

Prior college coursework in English, Math, Economics, Communication, Psychology, and/or Biology preferred.

Tutors should be available during set office hours, which are determined collaboratively by the Tutor, Tutoring Coordinator, and Lawrenceburg Campus Director.

Job Duties:

• Establish rapport with students who utilize Tutoring Services.
• Engage in and maintain prompt communication with the tutoring coordinator and campus director.
• Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude with students, regardless of their frustrations and/or demeanor.
• Remain professional at all times, exhibiting professional dress standards and professionalism with technology
• Be on time, present, and prepared for every scheduled tutoring and/or office hours session.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the following:
• Facilitate small group learning exercises or activities, such as peer review.
• Introduce and help students practice evidence-based learning strategies.
• Demonstrate a concept to a student or group of students.
• Assist students in learning how to effectively utilize technology such as MS Word, Blackboard, and library databases.
• Assist students with accessing or providing referrals to other resources they may need (Counseling, Disability Support, Student Engagement, etc.).
• Consult with the Tutoring Coordinator and Campus Director on students’ progress and any reportable circumstances
• Reach out to students referred to tutoring
• Report accurately all hours worked on the appropriate electronic payroll forms and submit by deadlines (15th and 30th of each month).
• Complete annual training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, with at least some college-level coursework
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in interpersonal communication and a good understanding of conversational nuances
• Ability to navigate online platforms to facilitate virtual tutoring
• Able to tutor in multiple subjects
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous tutoring and/or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated academic success in a variety of college-level courses, with prior coursework in English, Math, Economics, Communication, Psychology, and/or Biology preferred.
• College degree