Professional Tutor - Part-Time

Title: Professional Tutor PartTime

Salary Range: $14.00/hour

Contract Term Length:Not Applicable

Standard Hours:10 hours per week

Work Location:Hybrid

FLSA Status: NonExempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Student Affairs

Job Summary

Gateway Community and Technical College invites applications for Professional Tutors. Professional Tutors work with students in a variety of formats on course content including help with homework assignments and preparing for tests and quizzes with a special concentration on learning the basic skills needed to master course content. It is the goal of the tutor to assist students in developing the learning skills necessary to master the academic subject matter. Tutors may work in a variety of ways including embedded within a class on campus or online open walkin times and online tutoring. The tutor will work oneonone or with a small group of students and document their interactions. Tutors will also be asked to create and facilitate success workshops covering topics related to their tutoring field dependent on the courses that relate to their subject area. Professional tutors will be expected to lead the field of professional development with continuing education and presenting at trainings and meetings.
Work hours (shift) will be: various Number of hours per week: maximum of 15
This position will be 80 online with 20 of work on campus safe at work guidelines must be followed.
May work at various campus and center locations

Job Duties:

Create and maintain relationships with key faculty members per course division
Seeking out and engaging in professional development opportunities 4 hours per semester
Respecting the Gateway Student Code of Conduct at all times
Act as content liaison representing the needs of all tutors in specified subject
Engage in and maintain prompt communication with the coordinator and team
Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude with students regardless of their frustrations and/or demeanor
Be on time present and prepared for every scheduled tutoring session
Exhibit signs of active listening
Promote success and give positive encouragement to students for objectives reached
Maintain confidential relationships between tutor and student
Remain professional at all times exhibiting professional dress standards and professionalism with technology
Use resources and refer when necessary
Consult with the Coordinator on difficult students progress and any reportable circumstances
Participate in all training sessions and required professional development
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)
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or two 2 years or more of fulltime college coursework equivalent required
Tutors must demonstrate competencies in the courses for which they wish to tutor
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher required from a previously obtained degree
2 recommendations from previous faculty members or supervisors
Patience kindness dependability and a strong interest in helping others
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and reiterate course content.
Prior tutoring experience at least 1 semester or 5 months of experience from another university or organization
Understanding of subject matter relevant to students need
Understanding of Gateway student population and needs presented
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Experience in and understanding of the importance of working with students from diverse populations.
Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; selfmotivated; able to work in a fastpaced changing environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment as well as external business and community partners representing his/her self in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask work under deadlines and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.
Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in and understanding of the importance of working with students from diverse populations.
Experience working at the community college level.

About Us:

Gateway Community and Technical College is located in Northern Kentucky part of the Greater Cincinnati Region and is Northern Kentuckys only public accredited comprehensive twoyear institution. Gateway offers highquality targeted education to meet the personal and professional needs of students and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Gateway is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and we are committed to creating a campus environment that values the exploration appreciation and celebration of diversity while promoting inclusiveness multiculturalism and global awareness.

KY law requires state and national preemployment background checks as a condition of employment.