"Tutor"

Company: Mid Michigan College

Job Location: Harrison, Michigan

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $12.48 Hourly

Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI

Job Number: 202500084

Division: Library & Learning Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: None

Description

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

LLS Tutors are responsible for working with Mid students individually and/or in small groups to help them develop learning and study strategies that promote their academic success and provide learning support in specific content areas.

Examples of Duties

1. Provide individualized and group learning support to Mid students in specific content areas by appointment or through arranged drop-in hours (as determined by supervisor).
2. Maintain accurate and detailed records of student consultations and protect student confidentiality as required by FERPA laws.
3. Participate in required training workshops, professional development sessions, and departmental meetings.
4. Create a friendly, semi-professional atmosphere that encourages students to reflect on and develop their learning, study, research, and problem-solving strategies for academic success.
5. Facilitate student insights and promote independence in learning.
6. Assist with tutoring outreach activities, including class visits and marketing of tutoring services/schedules.
7. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
8. Performs other duties as assigned to further departmental goals.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of selected course(s) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all college coursework

Experience/Other Requirements:

• At least (2) positive academic references from faculty or staff familiar with student's content-area knowledge, study strategies, and communication skills.
• Degree-seeking student enrolled in a minimum of (6) credits preferred

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of specific course content and the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Understanding of tutoring principles and approaches or willingness/ability to learn during training sessions.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to respond to students' academic concerns in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written format, with various constituencies including students, faculty, administrators, and community members.

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