Tutor - Computer Information Systems

Overview

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

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.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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.

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of selected course(s) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 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

Working Environment

• 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.