What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor (Temporary, Part-Time) position at West Virginia Northern Community College?
WVNCC seeks applicants for Tutors in our Academic Support Center to assist and support students on all three campuses (Wheeling, New Martinsville, and Weirton).
Part-Time, Temporary Tutors are hired on short-term appointments that in some cases may be renewed with successful performance of duties, knowledge of subject matter, student enrollment, and institutional need. No number part-time, temporary, casual or student employment shall create any presumption of a right to appointment as a full-time or part-time regular employee.
Hours are negotiable but do not exceed 20 hours per week. Â Tutors work during the Fall, Spring, and/or Summer semesters when courses are in session. Â
Tutoring is largely conducted on campus (Wheeling, Weirton, or New Martinsville). Â Fully Remote /Online opportunities are limited, but may exist. Â
There are three types of tutors
Responsibilities
Job duties and responsibilities for Part-Time, Temporary Tutors include, but are not limited to the following. Â A detailed list of responsibilities is available by contacting the Academic Resource Center at WVNCC:
Qualifications are dependent on position and level-of tutoring provided.
Part-Time, Temporary Tutors are hired on short-term appointments that in some cases may be renewed with successful performance of duties, knowledge of subject matter, student enrollment, and institutional need. No number part-time, temporary, casual or student employment shall create any presumption of a right to appointment as a full-time or part-time regular employee.
Hours are negotiable but do not exceed 20 hours per week. Â Tutors work during the Fall, Spring, and/or Summer semesters when courses are in session. Â
Tutoring is largely conducted on campus (Wheeling, Weirton, or New Martinsville). Â Fully Remote /Online opportunities are limited, but may exist. Â
There are three types of tutors
- Content Tutor - cover a particular area of expertise (Math, Science, English, Economics, etc.)
- General Tutor - assist students with a variety of subjects and/or general assistance with study skills, writing papers, etc.
- Supplemental Instruction Tutor - works with Faculty covering Supplemental Instruction Courses
- Internal Job Information
Responsibilities
Job duties and responsibilities for Part-Time, Temporary Tutors include, but are not limited to the following. Â A detailed list of responsibilities is available by contacting the Academic Resource Center at WVNCC:
- Understand and demonstrate the expected behaviors and practices of the tutorial program
- Incorporates all the elements of a beginning, middle and end of a tutoring session Â
- Â Incorporates specific differentiated tutoring strategies to meet various needs of learners based on learner preferences, strengths/weaknesses, background, and/or prior knowledge
- Intentionally incorporate active listening and paraphrasing strategies into the tutoring sessionÂ
- Conduct class visits to promote services and communicate with instructors throughout the semester regarding notes, handouts, or syllabiÂ
- Provide intervention and/or outreach to faculty when needed
- Follow appropriate protocol and report any direct concerns to immediate supervisorÂ
- Â Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions using ARC OneDriveÂ
- Participate in tutor trainings and workshops required by the Director and/or Tutoring CoordinatorÂ
- Â Explain, demonstrate, and incorporate study habits and academic success strategies consistent with best practices, including practices such as: using a calendar to schedule and note appointments; practicing study techniques; create personal planning schedule that supports adequate study time; communicate with faculty via phone, email, and in-person, every semester; and participate in alternative tutoring optionsÂ
- Assist with related Academic Resource Center programs/services Â
- Monitor and engage in online and remote tutoring support through WVNCC's online tutoring platform
- Participate in assessment of tutoring program as directed by Tutoring Coordinator and DirectorÂ
- Supplemental Instruction Tutors Only:
- Attend class sessions and conduct SI sessions during the week as determined by need/instructor requestÂ
- Take thorough notes of all lectures
- Advertise SI to your class regularly and motivate students to attend SI
- Administer mid-term and end-of semester evaluations
- Adhere to all WVNCC policies and procedures and follow specific job duties as assigned.
Qualifications are dependent on position and level-of tutoring provided.
- Content Tutors : Â Completed and passed (w/'A' or 'B') comparable course(s) at WVNCC or another college/university
- General Tutors: Associate degree
- Supplemental Tutors : Bachelor's degree preferred, Associate's degree considered with appropriate level of experienceÂ
- Experience in education, tutoring, academic support, mentoring etc.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ease relating to students from diverse backgrounds, required.Â
- Demonstrate professionalism: responsibility, reliability, punctuality, appearance, and behavior, required