Professional Tutor - NVC - req10681 - T

This is a part-time, temporary position- not eligible for benefits.

Please submit unofficial college transcripts with application.  

Posting closes on: 1/8/2024 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 12/18/2023.

The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation's only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility. 
Our Northwest Vista College learner community, of 18,728 students, includes 40.9% who rely on financial aid, 34.7% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 19.2% who are over age 25.  
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

Hours per Week: 19

Funding source: Hard Money

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: No

Location: Writing Across Curriculum Lab
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78251
United States

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

The Multidisciplinary Writing Center hours are: 
Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm
Friday, 10am-3pm
These hours may change in future semesters.

Job Summary and Description

Play a crucial role in student success by working with students to identify their academic needs and provide personalized tutoring sessions.

Reports to: Varies

This position is for the Multidisciplinary Writing Center. 
The Multidisciplinary Writing Center assists with any form of writing outside of the English Department, such as the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The Center also assists with non-class writing, such as resumes, transfer essays, and scholarship essays. Experience with writing in these areas is preferred. Tutors are expected to serve students face-to-face, online chat, and via Zoom or an equivalent. Tutors are not expected to assist students with content comprehension beyond writing skills.
Copy of unofficial transcript(s) for the initial review is recommended but not required.
Candidates will need to submit transcripts to complete hiring.
Cover letter is recommended but not required. 

To view a complete job description, click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent education (60 hours) including successful completion of college-level coursework in the related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year of tutoring, teaching or directly related experience.
• Experience working with a diverse population of students with varying backgrounds, education, and socio-economic characteristics..

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