Part-time Life Sciences Tutor

Key Responsibilities:

The following 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.

• Use established Math and Science Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in life science courses and science-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.

• Sustain high quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve student questions and inquiries.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsincluding facultyutilizing transparent and empathetic communication to help elevate departmental services and contribute to team initiatives.

• Assist departmental leadership with marketing and outreach including conducting class visits tabling events and leading relevant workshops for students. Assist with monitoring departments email communications to help schedule tutoring appointments for students.

• Assist departmental leadership with analyzing departmental data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations for service growth and development.

• Maintain an understanding of pedagogical trends and apply relevant skills in support of student success.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.

• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

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

Required Skills & Competencies:

1. Subject Matter Expertise

• Proficiency in life science subjects e.g. Anatomy and Physiology Biology and Microbiology Biotechnology Ecology Genetics and Zoology.

• Additional knowledge in nursing-related coursework mathematics coursework or physical sciences is a plus.

2. Tutoring & Instruction

• Ability to quickly identify key student concerns and prioritize subject issues.

• Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity.

• Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges.

3. Communication

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively one-on-one and in small groups with a diverse student population.

• Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive growth-oriented mindset in all settings.

4. Learning Environment Management

• Maintain an inclusive clean and student-friendly environment.

• Adapt quickly in a dynamic lab setting serving multiple students efficiently.

• Promote respect and collaboration among students.

• Ability to work cohesively and dynamically with a team of tutors

5. Technology Proficiency

• Comfortable using Windows PCs MacBooks and Chromebooks.

• Familiar with learning management systems (Canvas Blackboard) Microsoft and Google Suites Zoom email and chat tools.

• Experience with virtual instruction tools (Zoom screen sharing writing tablet usage) preferred.

6. Organizational & Reporting Skills

• Accurately track tutoring sessions for outcome reporting

• Adhere to academic and privacy standards including FERPA compliance

Qualifications:

• Strong background in Anatomy Biology Medicine or a related field.

• Prior tutoring or teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary levels preferred.

• Commitment to fostering equity diversity and inclusion in educational settings.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.

• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad 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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.