Specialist, Tutoring
Salary
$44,304.00 - $57,595.20 Annually
Location
Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00151
Department
Learning Center
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Description
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Description of Position
The Tutoring Specialist supports the daily operations of Tutoring Services
within the Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI). This position delivers
direct academic support to students through by-appointment tutoring and
academic coaching, coordinates the embedded tutoring program, and supervises
part-time tutoring staff. The Tutoring Specialist also staffs the Information
Services Desk, leads outreach and student engagement events such as Finals
Fest, and contributes to the development and delivery of learning resources
and workshops. The position requires subject-area expertise in either writing
or mathematics and a commitment to student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Tutoring Services & Academic Coaching
Provide by-appointment tutoring in either writing and/or mathematics,
Canvas, and Office 365, delivering individualized academic support to
students.
Provide academic coaching to students, supporting goal-setting, self-
regulation, study strategies, and academic persistence.
Supervise and support part-time tutors, including scheduling, day-to-day
guidance, and ongoing professional development.
Assist in the planning, development, and facilitation of synchronous and
asynchronous workshops on study skills, time management, and technology
use, including AI tools and Canvas LMS.
Support the development and implementation of new learning resources and
educational tools that align with student success goals.
Information Services & Student Assistance
Staff the Information Services Desk, serving as a primary point of contact
for student, faculty, and staff inquiries related to Tutoring Services.
Provide reference and general assistance, helping students navigate
academic support services, technology tools, and campus resources.
Assist students with a variety of technology-related questions including
MS Word, Canvas, Zoom, and basic AI tools..
Help troubleshoot minor technical issues with student devices or Tutoring
Services equipment.
Outreach, Events & Marketing
Coordinate and lead student engagement events such as Finals Fest,
managing planning, logistics, and execution in collaboration with CLI
staff.
Participate in Tutoring Services marketing efforts and outreach
activities, promoting available services across the student body and at
multiple campus locations.
Represent Tutoring Services at campus events, orientations, and other
opportunities to connect students with academic support resources.
Assist with the development of promotional materials, digital content, and
outreach communications.
Program Coordination
Coordinate the embedded tutoring program, including faculty outreach,
tutor placement, scheduling, and ongoing communication with instructional
staff.
Maintain accurate records and compile usage statistics for embedded
tutoring and other Tutoring Services programs for reporting purposes.
Update and maintain select web content and digital resources related to
Tutoring Services, ensuring information is current and accessible.
Support the coordination of scheduling for Tutoring Services appointments
and staff coverage.
Administrative & Operational Support
Provide internal departmental support including scheduling appointments,
preparing reports, handouts, and forms.
Assist with data entry and the compilation of usage statistics for
reporting purposes.
Provide support for a variety of special projects as directed by the
Director of Library and Tutoring Services.
Assist with other administrative duties as needed to ensure smooth
Tutoring Services operations.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Education:
Associate's degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Subject-area proficiency in writing or mathematics sufficient to provide
by-appointment and embedded tutoring at the college level.
Ability to obtain Academic Coaching certification within 3 months of hire.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: strong skills in Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, with the ability to create, edit, and manage documents,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt
language and tone to suit various audiences and contexts including emails,
reports, and presentations.
Demonstrated comfort with and/or willingness to use artificial
intelligence tools as part of regular job duties, including in student-
facing instruction and academic support contexts.
Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development, including
pursuing new certifications, expanding subject-area knowledge, and
developing skills in emerging tools and tutoring approaches.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail, with careful review of work across
documentation, data entry, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
prioritize effectively, and pivot quickly in response to changing needs,
deadlines, or organizational priorities.
Adaptability and openness to change: comfortable in evolving environments
with a willingness to learn new skills, processes, and technologies.
Comfortable with public speaking, leading workshops, and having voice
and/or face recorded for instructional or training purposes.
Basic skills in updating website content, with the expectation of
achieving proficiency within 3 months.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends,
to cover operational hours as needed.
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates
dependability toward the performance of job duties.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Experience:
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Prior tutoring, academic coaching, or student success experience.
Experience supervising staff or student workers.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Technological competence: a baseline comfort with emerging technologies
and a willingness to learn new tools, particularly in areas related to
learning innovation and educational technology.
Customer service mindset: a dedication to supporting students, faculty,
and staff effectively, ensuring needs are met efficiently and with
empathy.
Ability and willingness to travel to other campuses and centers as needed
to provide support.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed
represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and
reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the
ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet.
Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit
package:
HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums
toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by
employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible
medical or dependent daycare costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services
for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress,
family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as
vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at
twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage
of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term
life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability
(replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation
(compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job
injuries or occupational diseases)
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional
Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement
annuity based on age and years of contribution)
Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-
deferred annuities
Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated
may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
LEAVE BENEFITS
Vacation : 10 days of Vacation leave annually. NOTE: For employees
who work an amount of contractual days, there will be no earned vacation.
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave annually. NOTE: Employees working
less than full time or an amount of contractual days will receive a
proration of sick leave.
Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which
are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of
personal business
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active
military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time
employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days
at Thanksgiving, Winter/year end break (10 days), Martin Luther King
Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.
OTHER BENEFITS
Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery.
All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall
and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in
additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist
YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish
Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the
employee's regular pay at the rate of $175 per month. Employees that are
interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can
schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing
center.
Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank
account(s)
Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff, their legally
married spouse, and eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full
program of coursework without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab
fees and market-based additional fees
Sabbatical: Faculty, professional, and administrative staff may apply
for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous
service
Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty
and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.
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Do you have the minimum required education listed in the job description?
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Employer
Yavapai College
Address
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, Arizona, 86301
Website
https:// www. yc.edu/hr
