What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing/Paramedicine Tutor- 10 month position position at Oklahoma State University?
Position Details
Req ID : req18987
Position Title :
Nursing / Paramedicine Tutor- 10 month position
Position Type : Staff Full-Time
OSU Campus : OKLAHOMA CITY
Department :
Health Sciences, School of
Location Address : 900 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
United States
Hiring Supervisor and Contact Info :
Penny Ridenour
Hiring Range :
Contingent upon available funding) :
15.52 - 16.14, Hourly
Work Schedule :
Varies, may include some evenings and weekends
Job Summary :
Job Summary : This position will work Monday through Friday, August 1through May 31, with occasional evening sessionsto meet student needs. This positionwill provide tutoring on requested content in nursing or paramedicine classes,evaluate the progress and facilitate the student's ongoing progress throughtheir requirements, and preparation for licensure exams.
Essential Job Functions :
1. Assist in developing and implementing Nurse Science and Paramedicine student retention and graduation strategies to include follow ups and check ins.
a) Provide Nursing and Paramedicine students with subject matter tutoring and assistance with challenging concepts including nursing, paramedicine, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry.
2. Maintain a working knowledge and expertise of computer software systems that are utilized in classes.
3. Utilizes data to track tutoring, guide interventions and monitors effectiveness and student progress.
4. Design individualized and group tutoring sessions to assist students.
5. Coordinate with instructors to have up to date resources, such as books, syllabi, software, etc.
6. Develop a flow of communication to keep up with the latest requirements and techniques.
7. Gather feedback for instructors about topics needing frequent tutoring.
8. Providing feedback to the dean, nurse science program director, and paramedicine program director regarding issues or success stories.
9. Document on-going student contact logs via computerized database.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Resume and Cover Letter required for full consideration
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications :
Education :
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience :
- 1-2 years of healthcare teaching / tutoring experience.
- At least 1 year experience in higher education.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :
Understanding of study skill strategies, including notetaking, time management, test-taking tips, textbook reading instruction, memory techniques, etc.
Preferred Qualifications.
WorkingConditions :
PhysicalRequirements :
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
