Project EXCEL Instructional Tutor- Natural Sciences

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

Department: Project EXCEL

Reports to: Director, Project EXCEL

Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose: To provide academic support primarily in the area of natural science courses for students participating in Project EXCEL. This is a part-time position working 10 to 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.

Duties:

Courses will primarily include biology and chemistry. There may be an opportunity to tutor some courses in the healthcare field.

• Maintain a professional, orderly and relaxed environment for student learning;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Participate in departmental meetings;
• Prepare instructional sessions for the course(s) in keeping with students needs;
• Maintain student attendance records, individual reports of student/tutor contacts and contribute observations and strategies appropriate to each students profile;
• Submit a weekly Attendance Log;
• Maintain records of course syllabi;
• Monitor the maintenance of students time management planners;
• Maintain lines of communication with the EXCEL Coordinator to review student progress and address any program concerns;
• Contact students that have requested extra time, as sessions become available and work in conjunction with the coordinator in scheduling;
• *Fulfill other duties as they arise in support of the program and students.
• Be comfortable meeting with students in a remote environment using the Zoom platform.

Primary Contacts: Students, Director of Project EXCEL, Coordinator of Project EXCEL, and other professional tutors working in EXCEL.

Supervision Exercised: N/A

Supervision Received: On-going contact with the director and coordinator of Project EXCEL.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum

Experience: Related work experience to the content and skills areas tutored; experience in the field of education/training as an asset

A demonstrated ability and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills and Attributes

Customer Service:

• Exhibit a student/customer first orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations;
• Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and students and faculty needs and expectations; anticipate and identify students needs

Teamwork:

• Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common program and College goals;
• Willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within Project EXCEL as required during high service demand times.

Communication:

• Develop and nurture an effective, productive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with students and members of Project EXCEL;
• Maintain an appropriate level of professionalism;

Accuracy: Maintain a high level of responsibility and attention to the quality of the task at hand

Initiative:

• Demonstrate an ability to respond with initiative and creativity in problem-solving
• Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Work Environment, Physical Demands: Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; flexibility in the use of time; high-level customer contact; strict confidentiality, face to face or remote working environment.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references on our website.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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