Applicant Pool for Tutors, Accounting and Business

Advertised Position Title:

Applicant Pool for Tutors, Accounting and Business

Job Description:

Accounting and Business tutors will work one-on-one or in small groups with undergraduate students. Tutors are responsible for supporting students’ success by creating an optimum learning environment by leading students to a greater understanding of course materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of student-centered tutoring strategies.
• Must be knowledgeable in the tutoring discipline. Experience tutoring and/or teaching at the college level is desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to multi-task, collaborate with others, and work independently. Be able to analyze student’s needs and explain materials in a variety of ways to build confidence and comprehension.

Essential Functions:

• Candidate will help students understand and apply underlying principles and help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate will prepare for tutoring by becoming familiar with textbooks, software, and teaching tools used in courses.
• Candidate will thoroughly and accurately document tutoring sessions to support reporting requirements.

Other Characteristics:

• The tutor should be energetic, positive, creative, multi-tasking team player who is able to generate new ideas to better serve students. The candidate will need to be sensitive to the needs of at-risk students as well as maintain confidentiality of personal student and program information.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in accounting or business or two-year technical certificate.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred. Must be able to work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Job Classification: Staff

Duty Days: Varies Semester to Semester

Work Schedule:

This varies semester to semester.

Grant Funded Position: No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Pay Basis: Hourly

Hiring Range:

Retirement System:

STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)