What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor position at Brenau University Inc?
Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND/ CREDIT CHECKS/MVR: Employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Credit checks may be performed on employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. Due to insurance requirements, employees operating university vehicles must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. An MVR may be performed during the hiring process. All employees who operate university vehicles or who are employed in a sensitive position may be subject to post hire drug screening and random drug-screenings. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. –View Policy
We are currently seeking Professional tutors in a variety of disciplines. The most urgent need is for professional tutors with SPSS research statistics proficiency and ESL certified tutors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Prior teaching or tutoring experience preferred.
- Experience working with students who have learning disabilities/challenges, and/or English as a second language is preferred.
- Proficient with technology such as webcams, Zoom, email, Google Suite required.
- Positive and encouraging attitude towards co-workers and students required.
- Must be dependable and provide your own transportation. This is an on ground position that also allows for occasional virtual sessions, based on student need.
- Professional behavior and appearance. Dress is business casual.
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality is required.
- Ability to respect boundaries and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Responsibilities:
- Provides 0-19 hours of individual and small group tutoring to students, in person or on Zoom, based on student need.
- Tutors set their own schedule of availability at the start of each semester. Should a tutor have a temporary or permanent availability change, they must report it to their supervisor with at least one week notice, an exception is illness or other unforeseen circumstances that would not permit for advance notice of an absence.
- Occasionally tutors may be asked to facilitate structured study halls or present on effective study strategies.
- Completes mandatory training and continuing education opportunities throughout the year.
- Must utilize the ADP payroll system to accurately track time worked. Errors should be reported via note in ADP or email to supervisor.
- Must check Brenau email daily and read the Brenau Update to stay informed of campus events, activities, and trainings.
- Works closely with their supervisor to maintain scheduling accuracy and report student attendance via provided online forms.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Normal environment found in an educational setting
Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Able to lift 5 pounds and independently navigate campus.
Work Hours:
Works 0-19 hours as needed to support student need. Schedule is based on tutor availability. Tutoring is only offered when classes are in session.
Travel Requirements:
No travel is required.
Home Campus Designation:
This position is an on-ground position in Gainesville, GA.
Licensure Requirements:
If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.
All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.
