Academic Tutor

Position Summary

The Part-time Academic Tutor works with students to support them both in their coursework and their development as learners. In addition to subject area proficiency, this position requires the capability of negotiating multiple subjects in a dynamic setting; the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written directions; the competencies of sound judgment and initiative when working in the absence of supervision; and the capacity to maintain confidentially within the TLC.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists students in developing the concepts necessary to complete students’ academic goals.
• Conducts him or herself in a professional manner and in accordance with OTC Policies and Procedures.
• The tutor assists students only in the subject(s) for which he / she has qualified based on grades and faculty recommendations.
• Tutors enrolled as an OTC student must maintain a good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.00 in the subject area(s) tutored.
• Seeks to encourage and build student esteem and shows respect to all students regardless of the level of knowledge or course level.
• Freely seeks assistance from other tutors, supervisors, textbook resources, and other instructors in his / her subject area whenever he / she has the least uncertainty about responding to a student’s need or question.
• Facilitates student learning; he / she never simply provides answers. The mission of the TLC’s tutoring program is to “empower students to achieve success.” This philosophy must begin with the tutor.
• Actively works toward College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) certification by attending meetings and completing assignments to further his / her tutoring skills. CRLA Certification Level I must be obtained within the tutor’s first full semester of employment, and subsequent levels of certification must be obtained each year afterwards.
• Friendly and courteous to all students and staff.
• Responds readily to the supervision of all TLC staff members. (The TLC is open 60 hours / week; supervision of the TLC rotates between staff members.)
• Accepts the responsibilities of being a TLC tutor. Such responsibilities include arriving on time, filling out paperwork, and keeping his / her supervisor informed of any schedule conflicts (giving a minimum of two-day notice if at all possible).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the tutor’s supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education Requirements

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger / touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.