Texas A&M International University Austin , TX 78719
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title
Tutor III
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
ACE - Academic Support
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Provides routine non-classroom, academic supplemental instruction to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meets students and go over their homework assignments in applicable subject area.
Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.
Review assignments and test scores, and work through problems or questions.
Provides study aids to assist.
May perform as lead for other Tutors.
May provide input into program rules and regulations and recommend suggestions to improve program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Lead SI (Supplemental Instruction) biweekly study sessions and attend assigned classes.
Facilitate learning of course material.
Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.
Arrange and keep work hours at ACE.
Communicate and meet regularly with SI course faculty and ACE administrators.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with SI course instructors.
Maintain confidential records.
Prepare reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree.
Two years of relevant experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.
Supplemental Instruction experience in content area.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule.
Strong academic knowledge in content area.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students.
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification
Other Requirements:
Position requires campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours per week.
Posting may require working evening and/or weekend hours.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours a week
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Texas A&M International University