Tutor
College of St. Scholastica, Inc.
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Salary
$14 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Subject Tutor will provide academic support by tutoring individual and/or groups of students in specific subjects both in-person and online via Zoom, while establishing rapport and maintaining an accurate record of sessions. Responsibilities also include attending mandatory training and meetings, promoting tutoring services, and referring students of concern to supervisors or appropriate campus resources.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be current CSS students eligible for Federal Work Study, achieving at least Sophomore status by the upcoming Fall semester. Required academic performance includes completing the subject course with an 'A' or strong 'B' and obtaining faculty approval, alongside demonstrating responsibility, strong organizational skills, and competence with standard office software.
Job description
Job Purpose/Description
Subject Tutor for the Saints Learning Commons will tutor individual and/or groups of students seeking support and/or enhancement in understanding specific subjects/courses. We are especially looking for physics, computer science, nursing, psychology, statistics, hiim/med terms, accounting, finance, and economics.
- Job Duties
- Tutor students (individual and small groups) in-person and online (through Zoom) by appointment.
- Establish personal contact and rapport with students while being identified as an academic resource and role model.
- Implement a student needs inquiry and follow up on the results as needed.
- Create a welcoming academic environment for students.
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Google Calendar.
- Keep regular and accurate records of sessions and timesheets.
- Maintain current knowledge of content offered in your subject area.
- Conduct “class visits” and assist with promoting tutoring services.
- Promote awareness of individual responsibilities for academic success, including but not limited to assisting students of all academic abilities with various academic concerns and refer to appropriate campus resources.
- Attend sessions, training sessions, team meetings, meetings with staff, programming events, and any specific events as requested by your supervisor. These take priority over all other non-academic commitments.
- Follow detailed procedures and requirements as assigned by your supervisor.
- Bring students of concern to your supervisor’s attention and, when appropriate, work with the staff to resolve concerns.
- Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and team leader.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Understand and abide by College and program policies and procedures as a role model.
- Required Qualifications
- Must be a current CSS student
- Federal work study eligibility is required
- Minimum: Sophomore status by the upcoming Fall semester
- Completion of the particular course in which tutoring is to be done with an “A” or a strong “B” and faculty approval.
- Ability to abide by the Student Code of Conduct
- Proven record of responsible decisions, punctuality, self-motivation, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with diverse groups of students
- Competence in working with Google Docs, Gmail, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other software applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior tutoring experience
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.
- Above a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
- Ability to tutor in a variety of subject areas/courses.
Special Instructions to Applicants • Terms
Tutor appointments are for one full academic year, excluding summer sessions, unless the student is graduating mid-year.
