Senior Academic Tutor
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Employee category: Staff
Department: Library & Learning Services
Reports to: Writing Center Coordinator Math Center Coordinator (depending on position)
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: AA64PTNSAT
Location: Primarily Main Campus, with potential assignments at other college
locations as directed by the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
The Senior Academic Tutor provides tutoring in various disciplines based on
teaching experience and subject area expertise, including writing, math,
science, and other academic areas as needed. This role is part of the Learning
Commons, working primarily in either the Writing Center or Math & Science
Center.
This is a POOL position, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis to
meet the increasing demand for academic support across various disciplines.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide walk-in tutoring and support for students across various subject
areas.
Assess the needs of students on a walk-in basis and collaborate with team
members to ensure comprehensive service.
Maintain knowledge of college resources for appropriate student referrals
for additional support.
Provide one-on-one assistance to students requiring more intensive
tutoring.
Assist with assessments, including required forms and ensuring accurate
student log-in/log-out procedures.
Contribute to programming efforts for special events and workshops.
Develop, maintain, and contribute to supplementary materials to support
student learning.
Participate in tutor training, team meetings, and other professional
development activities.
Exhibit a willingness to assist students with various needs and abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Strong ability to assess students' academic needs and design effective
tutoring plans.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support student
learning, including providing support via video conferencing platforms
(e.g., Zoom, Teams).
Student-centered mindset with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-
paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Working knowledge of MLA and APA citation styles, including proper
formatting for in-text citations and reference lists.
Strong understanding of key mathematical concepts and problem-solving
techniques, with the ability to clearly explain topics across various
levels (e.g., algebra, calculus, statistics, etc.).
Comfort with creative problem-solving and adapting teaching methods as
needed.
Professional demeanor in interactions with students and colleagues.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals, including
students, faculty, and staff, while embracing the philosophy and mission
of an urban, open-access community college.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant academic field (e.g., Creative
Writing, Education, English, ESOL/ESL, Math, Science, etc.)
Prior teaching or tutoring experience in a relevant academic field (e.g.,
Creative Writing, Education, English, ESOL/ESL, Math, Science, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree or higher in a relevant academic field.
One to three (1-3) years of experience in teaching, tutoring, or
providing academic support services.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position requires up to 29 hours per week during the academic semester.
Hours may include mornings, late afternoons, and evenings depending on
scheduling needs.
To Apply
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all required documents.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process), unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you state that it is your highest level of education completed. If you
certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected for hire will be chosen by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for
employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as
part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are
developed.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
