Grade Enhancement Mentor/Tutor - Biology

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the part-time grant supported Grade Enhancement Mentor (GEM)/tutor position is responsible for providing workshops, small groups, and individual instruction, and working closely with the Department of Human and Life Sciences faculty to promote appropriate academic support. The Biology GEM must be able to provide support for students in all Biology courses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and conduct science and other appropriate workshops for students; develop instructional materials in science.
• Meets with students on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and improve study skills through one or more of the following techniques:
• Facilitation of effective study methods in reviewing class material and predicting test questions.
• Discussion of the class text.
• Facilitate tutee's formulation of topics and ideas for their class assignments.
• Facilitate methods for problem solving.
• For each applicable course, utilizes the current course syllabus, textbook and supplemental materials as approved by the applicable faculty.
• Provide instructional assistance to individuals and small groups of students in Biology courses.
• Utilize computers for instructional purposes.
• Attend grant meetings as appropriate.
• Work appropriate hours in accordance with existing scheduling procedure, which may include evening, weekend, and possibly off-campus assignments.
• All other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's in a Science related field or Science Education from an accredited institution required; a Master's degree preferred.
• One year experience teaching or tutoring, preferably at a college level OR equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide similar knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of educational technology expected.
• Evidence of appropriate worked-related experience relevant to the position. Demonstrable interest in student success.
• The flexibility, skills, and ability to thrive in an environment with ample workloads, changing priorities and deadline pressure.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

None

Five Specific Competencies

Achieving Results

Sets challenging goals, tracks progress towards them, solves performance problems, and demonstrates urgency and drive towards achieving them.

Collaboration

Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.

Communication

Clearly and respectfully conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

Customer Service

Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Strategic Focus

Understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; keeps the big, long range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

An individual in this position will be exposed to a typical office or small classroom environment on a college campus. Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

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