Job Information
Craven Community College Academic Support Professional Tutor (Part-time) in New Bern, North Carolina
Occupational Summary
The Academic Support Professional Tutor is responsible for providing tutorial assistance and academic support to Craven Community College students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Tutor students individually or in group study sessions to review concepts, solve problems, and review for tests
- Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students diverse cultures, language skills, varying abilities, and experiences
- Reviews course content to help students understand expectations
- Provide assistance in the use of equipment, technology, or learning materials needed for student success
- Assists in the development and delivery of soft skills techniques, workshops, or classroom visits
- Participate in professional development activities to improve tutoring skills and grow tutoring practices
- Serves as an embedded tutor as needed
- May need to assist in light administrative tasks including documenting students who enter and leave the center or answering phone calls
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the content area or a related subject area from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
- Demonstrate academic excellence in subject area(s)
- Knowledge of course content for tutoring
- Knowledge of study strategies and college survival skills
Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills
Abilities
- Facilitate problem-solving with students and use active listening to determine student needs
- Recognize different learning styles and student preferences
- Explain concepts to others effectively
- Assist students in the development of study and learning strategies
- Exhibitpatience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
- Cultivate a growth mindset toward student learning and tutoring practice
- Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
- Maintain professional behavior and positive working relationships with students, Academic Support staff members, and other college employees
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels