What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor - Computer Information Systems position at Mid Michigan College?
LLS Tutors are responsible for working with Mid students individually and/or in small groups to help them develop learning and study strategies that promote their academic success and provide learning support in specific content areas.
- Provide individualized and group learning support to Mid students in specific content areas by appointment or through arranged drop-in hours (as determined by supervisor).
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of student consultations and protect student confidentiality as required by FERPA laws.
- Participate in required training workshops, professional development sessions, and departmental meetings.
- Create a friendly, semi-professional atmosphere that encourages students to reflect on and develop their learning, study, research, and problem-solving strategies for academic success.
- Facilitate student insights and promote independence in learning.
- Assist with tutoring outreach activities, including class visits and marketing of tutoring services/schedules.
- Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned to further departmental goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of specific course content and the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Understanding of tutoring principles and approaches or willingness/ability to learn during training sessions.
- Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to respond to students’ academic concerns in a courteous and respectful manner. Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written format, with various constituencies including students, faculty, administrators, and community members.
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Education, Certification, Licensure:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of selected course(s) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all college coursework
Experience/Other Requirements:
- At least (2) positive academic references from faculty or staff familiar with student’s content-area knowledge, study strategies, and communication skills.
- Degree-seeking student enrolled in a minimum of (6) credits preferred
- The job responsibilities of this position are performed in an office building environment.
- There may be occasional travel to other college locations for meetings.
- There may be occasional travel for conferences/training.
- Duties are performed in an independent and team atmosphere. Continuous collaboration with team and supervisor will occur.
- The job requires minimal physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (5- 25 pounds).
- Minimal discomfort due to heat, dust and noise may occur.
- Work schedule can vary based on needs.
Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.
Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.