Student worker tutor

Position Summary : Tutors will assist the learning specialist in providing individualized academic support, through peer tutoring, to program participants Responsibilities : Assist students in developing competency in course work.

Provide one-on-one support and encouragement to help the student develop an increased sense of confidence in his or her own abilities.

Encourage students to become independent learners by suggesting more adequate tools of study. Participate in tutor orientation and training sessions.

e., filing, copying, organizing, etc. Assist in administration of periodic assessments of program. Recordkeeping : Complete required documentation.

The tutor contact log must be signed by the tutee after each tutoring session lasting more than 5 minutes; notes on the session should be included.

Tutor evaluations shall be given to the student for completion at least twice per month and dropped in the evaluations box.

Minimum Position Requirements : Earned a minimum of an 85 in the course to tutor and obtain a positive written recommendation from a college instructor in the field of instruction.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core courses. Demonstrate competency in communicating with others. Possess characteristics of responsibility, desire to help others, flexibility, as well as an open-minded, non-judgmental attitude.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : (BELOW is the standard’; some positions may have alternative items as well) Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.

No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Safety : (BELOW is the standard’; some positions may have alternative items as well) Provide resources for safe operation of units.

Create and support workplace safety. Application Process : Obtain an application form from the TRIO office. Complete and return application to the learning specialist.

Attend an interview with the learning specialist. Submit recommendation forms to appropriate instructors and verify receipt of forms with learning specialist.

Disclaimer : The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits : The rate of pay is up to $10-$12 per hour depending on experience for up to 19 hours per week.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees / retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws.

For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http : / / www.ssa.gov / gp Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas.

With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities.

Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement : We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas. Positions will remain open until filled.

Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired.

Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.

F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities. Know Your Rights Employment Notice Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act All positions are located in Kilgore, TX.

No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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Last updated : 2024-05-07

Salary : $10 - $12