Tennessee Board of Regents
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Salary
$19 / HOUR
The primary duty involves tutoring students individually and in groups to enhance their academic performance, retention, and graduation rates by adapting tutoring methods to meet diverse student needs. Tutors must also complete required training, promote services, and communicate with academic personnel.
Candidates must have successfully completed the class they intend to tutor with a grade of B or better, providing transcripts as proof, and must possess strong communication, interpersonal, adaptability, organizational skills, patience, and dedication. Specific subject tutors, like Writing/English and Math, have additional degree or course completion requirements.
Academic Tutoring - Tutor I, Tutor II, Tutor III (Temporary Part-Time)
Tutor students to improve their academic performance, retention, and graduation rates.
Department: Academic Tutoring
Tutors will work from one or more of the five Pellissippi State campuses or virtually.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
90% – Tutor students individually and in groups. Adapt tutoring methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests. Tutor through questioning, discussion, and demonstration.
4% – Complete tutor training activities and submit required paperwork.
2% – Communicate with Academic Tutoring personnel.
2% – Visit classes and attend events to promote tutoring services.
1% – Confer with other tutors and teachers to resolve students’ problems.
1% – Refer students to other departments/resources within the College.
The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
A. The candidate must have successfully completed the class(es) that he/she will be tutoring and received a grade of B or better in the class.
B. Transcripts that show minimum qualifications must be provided.
C. Applicant must be professional, respectful, and trustworthy.
E. Writing/English tutors are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a writing-intensive major. A master’s degree is preferred.
F. Math tutors must have successfully completed the next higher class that will be tutored. For example, in order to tutor Calculus II, a candidate must have completed Calculus III with a B or better.
G. Tutors must be able to utilize some computer applications, including use of the Internet.
A. Greet students entering Academic Tutoring Centers and make sure they sign in.
B. Knowledge of Pellissippi coursework and requirements.
C. Enforce rules for behavior.
E. Multi-tasking abilities.
F. Perform related duties as assigned.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354
If you have any problems or questions, please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu [recruiting@pstcc.edu].
The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College
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