Tutor, Peer, Embedded Writing

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Job Title Tutor, Peer, Embedded Writing

Job Description

The Center for Academic Engagement Embedded Writing Peer Tutor provides effective tutoring to enhance students' learning and respects students' autonomy as independent learners. The Embedded Writing Peer Tutor responds to the individual needs of each student by personalizing tutoring strategies and methodologies.

Duties/Functions

Use a variety of tutoring techniques to meet students' learning needs.

Integrate effective study, learning, writing, and reading strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.

Conduct group tutoring sessions and workshops as needed.

Collaborate with Center for Academic Engagement staff, faculty, student support services staff, and other college constituents to deliver a comprehensive learning support program.

Maintain a positive, professional, learner-centered environment.

Develop resources for student, faculty, and staff use.

Follow and communicate Center for Academic Engagement policies and procedures.

Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions.

Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance learning support skills.

Promote the college's tutoring program during outreach activities and events.

Demonstrate and model the college's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Participate in job-related workshops and training to enhance job performance.

Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

Have completed English 111 with an “A” grade at GTCC

Recommendation from instructor of course

Education Preferred Experience Required

Experience Preferred

Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g.Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)

Proficiency in using Microsoft Word

KSA Required

The Peer Tutor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Peer Tutor must be able to:

1. Multi-task

2. Respect diversity and promote an inclusive, culturally responsive environment

3. Adapt to procedures, protocols, and assignments

4. Communicate and promote the Center for Academic Engagement with a wide range of individuals and constituents

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

Reporting Requirements

Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Safety training (Bloodborne Pathogens and E-Vac Chair)

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to get to other offices, buildings, campus locations and off- site locations as necessary to complete requirements of the job.

2. Must be able to work flexible hours.

3. Physical requirements include periods of sitting at a computer and standing.

4. Must be able to lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds.

Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type Part-Time Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022-020-TEMP-P

Open Date 05/09/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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Required Documents

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