What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman/Skilled Trades Tutor (Multiple Openings) (On-Site) position at Guilford Technical Community College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Journeyman / Skilled Trades Tutor (Multiple Openings) (On-Site)
Full Time / Part Time
Part-time
Job Description
The Center for Academic Engagement's Journeyman / Skilled Trades Tutor are skilled and experienced workers whose role will align with the industry in which they are involved (i.e., welders, electricians, machinists, automotive technicians, etc.). As a provider of learning and technical support, the journeyman will utilize their skills and expertise while leading unskilled or entry-level students, overseeing student projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Journeyman will also possess the ability to work independently with little to no supervision, a commitment to continuous learning, and the motivation to mentor apprentices within their realm of influence.
Duties / Functions
- Guide entry-level students, i.e. apprentices, to develop the skills and competencies of the vocation or industry.
- Inspect to diagnose problems areas in each student's work.
- Coordinate with faculty develop, implement, and inspect student projects.
- Conduct workshops to reinforce project elements.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet students' learning needs.
- Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
- Collaborate with Center for Academic Engagement staff, College faculty, Student Support Services staff, and other constituents to deliver a comprehensive learning support program.
- Maintain a positive, learner-centered, and professional environment.
- Develop resources for student, faculty, and staff use.
- Follow and communicate Center for Academic Engagement policies and procedures.
- Keep accurate records of performance, and progress.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance learning support skills, and industry knowledge.
- Promote the college's tutoring and journeyman program during outreach activities and events.
- Demonstrate and model the college's employability skills : adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Education Preferred
Experience Required
Experience Preferred
KSA Required
The Journeyman / Skilled Trades Tutor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. They shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Professional Tutor must be able to :
1. Multi-task
2. Respect diversity and promote an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
4. Communicate and promote the Center for Academic Engagement with a wide range of individuals and constituents.
5. Build meaningful trust-based relationships with students, faculty and staff.
6. Adapt to an instructional approach to student learning needs.
7. Embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.
KSA Preferred
Department / Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed) :
Physical Demands
1. Must be able to get to other offices, buildings, campus locations and off-site locations as necessary to complete requirements of the job.
2. Must be able to work flexible hours.
3. Physical requirements include periods of sitting at a computer and standing.
4. Must be able to lift, pull / push and carry up to 20 pounds.
Other :
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type
Part-Time Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024-045-TEMP-P
Open Date
06 / 10 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
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