Tutor

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Rowan College at Burlington County is looking for individuals interested in tutoring our diverse population of students. Tutors will provide small-group and individual tutorial assistance for existing course curriculum. Tutors also aid in the development of students' self-esteem, learning, study strategies, and critical thinking skills. Tutors will work with students to identify their areas of strength and to help students take accountability for their educational choices and actions.Tutoring includes, but is not limited to, reviewing class materials, assisting with written assignments, discussing texts, or working on solutions to problems in Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, or Social Sciences. Tutoring is designed to supplement regular classroom instruction, so tutors must be knowledgeable about the content of specific subjects to assist students in increasing their academic skills and understanding. Tutor responsibilities include the following:Supporting students by assisting with understanding course content and completing course assignmentsAssisting with in-class and Tutoring Center activitiesProviding students with individualized tutoring in a group or 1-on-1 settingFacilitating study groups, workshops, and content review sessionsPromoting the development of academic skills and learningAddressing inquiries related to course materials including Blackboard and ALEKS course sites, assignment due dates, and other course requirementsMonitoring and engaging with online discussion boardsCommunicating with students who have missed sessions or who may experience academic difficultiesProviding tutorial support for the Embedded Tutoring program, including assisting in class and during supplemental instruction, as assignedRecording and maintaining assessment data for the Embedded Tutoring programOVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.Education Required:* Tutor I ($16.50/hr): Associate's degree required. No experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required.Tutor II ($18.00/hr): Associate's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required. Bachelor's degree preferred.Tutor III ($19.00/hr): Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required. Master's degree or above preferred.Tutor IV ($20.00/hr): Doctoral degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required.Experience Required:* Tutor I ($16.50/hr): Associate's degree required. No experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required.Tutor II ($18.00/hr): Associate's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required. Bachelor's degree preferred.Tutor III ($19.00/hr): Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required. Master's degree or above preferred.Tutor IV ($20.00/hr): Doctoral degree plus at least 2 years of experience in higher education or a tutoring environment required.Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:Other requirements include strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in subject matter, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, familiarity with academic support strategies, and basic computer literacy for virtual or hybrid tutoring environments.INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.Employee Classification: Part Time