The tutor’s duties involve tutoring assistance to students (tutees) utilizing a variety of methods adaptable to the student’s learning style. This includes face-to-face individual tutoring, small group tutoring, and virtual tutoring by Zoom as needed. Keeps records of tutoring sessions. Part-time tutors work a flexible schedule balanced between their availability and the coverage needs of the tutoring centers. Tutoring is within Library Services, with direct reporting to the Director of the Learning Resource Center.

Location: Must be willing to work at any of our three locations: Crown Point, Gary, East Chicago.

Pay: $18-28/hour depending on qualifications

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutors students in a one-on-one, small-group, drop-in, or classroom tutoring format to provide learning assistance. Includes virtual tutoring as needed.

• Explains concepts and asks questions that encourage students to think and work independently.

• Aids students preparing for entrance or placement exams as needed, particularly Knowledge Assessment, and TEAS.

• Keeps necessary documentation of own tutoring sessions, utilizing tutor software, TracCloud.  Assists student with scheduling appointments in the tutoring software.

• Reports directly to Tutoring Coordinator as to the needs, concerns and daily operations related to the tutoring centers.

• Works with Tutoring Coordinator and Library Director to provide schedules of hours around other tutoring staff coverage, and in making schedules available to students.

• Helps Tutoring Coordinator in promoting the tutoring program on campus to faculty.

• Maintains organization and cleanliness within the Tutoring Centers.

• Guides students in the development of positive study habits and study skills.

• Develops a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and other campus resources, useful to a student’s academic success.

• Participate in professional development training as relevant.

• Assists Tutoring Coordinator and Library Director as needed in any other tasks related to a smooth operation of the Tutoring Centers.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor Degree in progress preferred

• Must have a demonstrated expertise and/or practical work experience in health care field.

• Willing to assist students in other coursework besides major subject specializations.

• Able to work flexible hours.

• Able to communicate well with students and staff from all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.

• Must possess strong level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and initiative.

• Must work well with other tutors as a team and work effectively with the Tutoring Coordinator and Library Director.

• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

• Able to utilize Zoom for virtual tutoring as needed, and for staff training meetings.

• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000107042