Tutor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Tutor Role Title Peer Tutor Role Code 89011 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 299W0803 Agency Mountain Empire Community Coll Division Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div) Work Location Wise

• 195 Hiring Range $9.50 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Individual will work an approved weekly schedule based on departments defined hours and needs not to exceed 29 hours per week.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Provide one-to-one, small group, and/or classroom tutoring services of exceptional quality on a walk-in or scheduled basis.

Integrate effective study and learning strategies, added to subject-area instruction, to maximize student potential for academic progress.

Exhibit a positive attitude toward student efforts, and provide consistent feedback to students on progress. Maintain accurate records of individual and group tutoring sessions.

Exhibit highest levels of professionalism, and protect student confidentiality, at all times.

Subjects Tutored:

The successful candidate must have the ability to tutor at least two subjects that The Learning Center offers students.

Math

• Developmental and above

English

• Developmental and above

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Networking and computer software

Criminal Justice

Accounting

Spanish

Nursing

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

The successful candidate for the Peer Tutor position must meet the minimum qualifications.

1.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for all college level credits.

2.Must have earned a B or better in the subject tutored or other relevant experience.

3.Must have 10 hours or more to devote to tutoring per week

4.Technology core competency skills in Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Google Suite.

5.Experience with Canvas required.

6.Experience using Zoom to tutor remotely.

7.Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to model good study habits.

Additional Considerations

Candidate that has taken the course(s) that they wish to tutor in.

A recommendation from the instructor (or other instructor if said instructor has retired) that they took the course with.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FWS_015P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 15 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/16/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Agency Website www.mecc.edu Contact Name Cory Darnell Email hr@mecc.edu Phone Number 2765232400 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/38432

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document