Tutor (Level 2) - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

The main function of a Tutor is to help students improve their academic performance. Tutors help students understand key concepts in their coursework during individual or group tutoring sessions. An important role of the tutor is to help the student attain self-confidence by providing positive feedback, encouragement, and helpful tools to attain success in the course. Tutors do not provide answers, they guide the student towards independence and how they can attain the answer themselves.

Learning Center tutoring positions are "continuous recruitment." We accept tutor applications year-round and reach out to qualified applicants when the need for a tutor occurs. Need is based upon student demand in the specific course/discipline. This can change from semester to semester and sometimes even week to week. There is no guarantee of continued employment from semester to semester.

All tutoring positions are temporary and part-time (less than 29 hours per week). Applicants should be willing to work a minimum of 5 hours a week. The Learning Center is open seven days a week and offers day, evening, and weekend appointments for students (both in-person, and online). Your working hours will depend upon the number of students requiring tutoring in your subject area(s), your availability, and the hours that the Learning Center needs coverage.

As an OCC Learning Center tutor you may be asked to participate in training sessions towards attaining a College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) certificate. This professional certificate is recognized and accepted at many other college institutions across the nation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Subject Matter Knowledge

• Patience

• Positivity

• Empathy

• Confidentiality

• Active Listening Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills

• Time Management Skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Dependability

• Willingness to Learn

• Leadership Skills

• Computer Skills

• Respect of Differences

Job Responsibilities:

• Tutor students in a course of which you have been approved to tutor.

• Work with students who may be having trouble in the course and/or under stress.

• Help students understand ideas and concepts presented in the course or textbook.

• Provide friendly, courteous, and confidential service to every student you meet.

• Provide students with positive feedback, patience, respect, and understanding as they learn.

• Understand course requirements and coordinate with course instructors/departments.

• Use a computer to follow a schedule of appointments and engage in tutoring.

• Maintain up-to-date electronic reports on each tutoring session.

• Maintain knowledge of materials available in the Learning Center.

• Keep abreast of new materials and software programs used by students.

• Cooperate in the ongoing activities of the Learning Center.

• Participate in periodic tutor training and staff meetings.

• Perform related work as required.

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• Education Level: Associate's degree or higher in a related field of study.

• No experience necessary (entry level)

• Final grade of B+ (3.3 gpa) or higher in the course(s) you would like to tutor OR equivalent related coursework at another regionally accredited institution.

• Overall Cumulative GPA of B (3.0 gpa) or higher.

• Written recommendation from a professor or faculty member in the course/discipline.

Preferred Candidates:

• Can tutor multiple courses.

• Have taken higher-level coursework in the discipline than that they wish to tutor.

• Have prior experience working with students one-on-one or in small groups.

• Have experience working with diverse populations including those learning the English language.

• Have participated in College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) certification training.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; English and another language will be considered.

Additional Information:

Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour

Application Instructions:

Attach the following items to your electronic application:

• A cover letter - Your letter must include:

• The name of the course(s) you wish to tutor.

• The days/times you are available to work.

• The number of hours per week you are interested in tutoring (must be at least 5 hours).

• Please indicate whether you are eligible for work study (check with the Financial Aid office).

• Attach a copy of your final grades or college transcript.

• Attach a letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty member in the course/discipline.