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Location

Grinnell, Iowa

Quick overview

The tutor will provide academic support to a small group of students in the African Diaspora Studies course. Responsibilities include facilitating learning, communicating with instructors, and maintaining the study environment.

Requirements summary

Applicants must have previously passed ADS-195 or a related course. The role requires strong subject understanding, effective communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

TeamworkCommunicationConfidentialityLeadershipProfessionalismEthicsInterpersonal skillsTutoringCritical thinkingAcademic supportSubject matter expertiseStudy strategiesInformation literacyMetacognitive skills

Job description

This position is for a group tutor for the Fall 2026 section of ADS 195

Intro to African Diaspora Studies. Applicants must have previously passed ADS-195 or a related course to apply.

Duties

The student is responsible for providing general academic tutoring services to a small group on specific subject matter or area of specialty. Student works under limited supervision, exercises a moderate level of independent judgment and initiative, and demonstrates strong understanding in the subject area. They are able to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Provides tutoring for one or more of the following: Specific courses in the SS and HUM divisions General study and learning strategies Metacognitive skills

General administrative tasks, including but not limited to

Participating in initial and ongoing training Communicating with instructors about course content Maintaining cleanliness of study lounge or classroom spaces

Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Foundational
  • Work
  • Skills: Yes 2.
  • Critical and
  • Creative
  • Thinking: Yes 3.
  • Oral/Written
  • Communication: Yes 4.
  • Quantitative
  • Reasoning/Literacy: Yes 5.
  • Information
  • Literacy: Yes 6.

Leadership

  • Yes 7.
  • Teamwork/Collaboration: Yes 8.
  • Professionalism/Ethics: Yes 9.
  • Global/Intercultural
  • Fluency:
  • Yes
  • Works with minors:
  • No
  • Certifications required:
  • No
  • The position is short term or summer:
  • No
  • Pay
  • Category: 4

Qualifications

Applicants must have previously passed ADS-195 or a related course to apply.