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This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and help oversee the operations of the Mathematics Tutorial & Computer Lab. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin.
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Employee Group: Contingency
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Reports to: Mathematics Tutorial Coordinator
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
- Provide individual and group tutoring in content-specific courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in assigned content area.
- Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the lab, including preparing special review materials.
- Help supervise, train and serve as a mentor to student tutors.
- Work cooperatively and maintain rapport and a close working relationship with students, staff, faculty and administration.
- Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude and independent, self-actualized learning.
- Assist with the management and security of all resources, including the computers in the lab.
- Assist with the maintenance and updating of the tutorial lab Blackboard site
- Assist in monitoring students using the lab via computerized swipe system.
- Discuss lab services with students during class visitations to lab.
- Communicate with the Tutorial Coordinator as needed regarding the individual needs of students.
- Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the lab by students or staff.
- Attend Tutorial Lab meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Demonstrate content knowledge of areas needing tutoring.
- Experience teaching/tutoring students preferred.
Skills
- Possession of good people service skills with a student-oriented focus.
- Ability to work with a variety of computer software applications.
- Ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging and understanding.
- Ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty and administrators.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate professionalism and possession of character qualities including organization, promptness, courtesy, confidentiality and dependability.
Physical Demands
- This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, team-based, collaborative environment.
- Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills to work with multiple students at one time.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
- Must possess initiative and be able to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
- Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential, or sensitive, college material.
Working Conditions
- GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that calls for flexibility/adaptability and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and make quick decisions.
- This position requires the individual to transition smoothly between independent and collaborative efforts.