STUDENT WORK STUDY - SARC Tutor

Dodge City Community College

Student Work Study Position Description

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Student Position Title: SARC Tutor

Department: Academic Affairs - SARC

Classification: Student Work Study

Location: Science Math Building

Pay Rate: $10.00

Supervisor: Director of SARC

Length of Employment: The term of employment for all student work study jobs is the beginning of the academic year to the end of the academic year at the end of the Spring semester. Both supervisors and student workers can end their employment at any time throughout this time frame. All individuals eligible for student work study must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of six (6) credit hours of enrollment throughout their employment and remain in good academic standing as outlined by school policies and federal financial aid guidelines.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Student Achievement and Resource Center, the SARC Tutors are responsible for assisting students with academic tutoring in order to help them become more independent students and assisting the Director of SARC with general operations.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
• Provide individualized content and skill-development tutoring to assigned tutees.
• Create and maintain a tutoring schedule convenient to both tutor and tutee.
• Make appropriate student referrals to college offices, departments or professionals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of each tutoring session using Upswing: including feedback for each tutoring session.
• Complete weekly reports
• Notify the Director of SARC if a session was cancelled or must be cancelled.
• Attend and complete tutor training and development sessions, required by the SARC: required 10 hours of tutor training.
• Limit tutoring time per session to approximately 1 hour, with 30 additional minutes for tutoring preparation and/or paperwork.
• Develop a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and resources.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.
• Attend tutoring meeting and training sessions.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. The description is intended to be a toll to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be enrolled in and maintain six (6) credit hours at Dodge City Community College.
• Must have completed a minim of one semester at Dodge City Community College.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A recorded B or higher in course(s) being tutored.
• Positive instructor referral/recommendation for the course(s) being tutored.
• In good standing with student conduct.
• Computer skills- must have worked with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Available in the afternoons.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Dependable and responsible.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Punctual.
• Self motivated.
  
  

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to bend, stoop, jump, kneel, and sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies.
• Ability to ambulate and navigate stairs and ramps throughout the campus.