Part-Time Professional Tutor (Education Support Specialist II)

HIRING RANGE: $18.00 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

GENERAL INFORMATION: Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Resource Center (ARC) invites applicants to apply for part-time employment as a professional tutor. The ARC provides academic support to all students enrolled at Brightpoint Community College, Becoming Brightpoint. The ARC’s primary goal is to create an open atmosphere of learning for all students. We assist students in numerous academic disciplines through a variety of tutoring techniques by addressing student’s individual needs. This position has a maximum of 29 hours per week and hours may vary. The professional tutors will work on the Chester and/or the Midlothian campuses to assist student tutors and students in a wide variety of subjects. At this time, we are actively recruiting for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tutors. Professional tutors will work one-on-one with students or in a small group setting. Professional tutors will act as a resource for student tutors and work with staff to develop training materials, and online resources related both to subject matter and tutoring practices. Professional tutors will model expectations, hold student tutors accountable, take attendance of student tutors, perform occasional administration duties, and maintain a professional academic environment. Professional tutors may be asked to assist with additional tasks to support faculty and staff, such as embedded tutoring and campus and virtual workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Prior tutoring experience required. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends at either of the JTCC campuses, as needed. Successful completion and passing of criminal background check is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with software such as Tutor Trac or Navigate, and learning management systems such as Blackboard or Canvas. Experience with Microsoft Office. Experience working in an academic resource center or equivalent.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the VCCS career website located at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/71936.

Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER