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Professional Tutor - Language Arts Tutorial Lab

Grand Rapids Community College

Job ID 1561

Department: Academic Support and Tutorial Services

Employee Group: Contingency Handbook

Schedule: Part time; 1 - 28 hours/week; days and times are flexible

Compensation: $12.50 - $19.00/hour

Benefits: No Benefits

Reports to: Coordinator, Language Arts Lab

Posting Closes: Open until filled

SUMMARY

This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and to help oversee the operations of the Language Arts Tutorial Lab. This individual must possess an interest in working with a diverse population of learners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide academic support to GRCC students on reading and writing projects and assignments.
Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude through independent, self-actualized learning.
Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of GRCC¿s Language Arts Lab, including the supervision, training, and mentoring of staff.
Discuss lab services with students during class visitations.
Keep the Lab Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the lab by students or staff.
Refer students to resources and services on campus not offered in the Language Arts Lab.
Perform opening and closing duties as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS


Education Credentials

Possess an Associate Degree or equivalent in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Humanities or a related field; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Work Experience

Experience teaching/tutoring college-level reading and writing also preferred.

Skills

Possess strong service skills with a student-oriented focus.
Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Possess ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate professionalism and other qualities including courtesy, patience, confidentiality, dependability, promptness, and organization.
Demonstrate interest in assessing effectiveness as a professional tutor; participate in professional development trainings/workshops as needed and/or assigned.

Physical Demands

This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Mental Demands

Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, team-based, collaborative environment.
Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students.
Ability to work under pressure.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential, or sensitive, college material.

Working Conditions

GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
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METHOD OF APPLICATION

GRCC is only accepting online applications for this position at https://jobs.grcc.edu/psc/job/EXTERNAL_APPLICANT/GRCC_HR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U. The posting will remain open until filled. Please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript for full consideration. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.





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