Tutor Iii (Supplemental Instruction Leader)

Job Title
Tutor III (Supplemental Instruction Leader)
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
ACE - Academic Support
Proposed Minimum Salary
$12.50 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Job Summary
Provides routine non-classroom, academic Supplemental Instruction to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets students and go over their homework assignments in applicable subject area.
• Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.
• Review assignments and test scores, and work through problems or questions.
• Provides study aids to assist.
• May perform as lead for other Tutors.
• May provide input into program rules and regulations and recommend suggestions to improve program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead SI (Supplemental Instruction) biweekly study sessions and attend assigned classes.
• Facilitate learning of course material.
• Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.
• Arrange and keep work hours at ACE.
• Communicate and meet regularly with SI course faculty and ACE administrators.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with SI course instructors.
• Maintain confidential records.
• Prepare reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.
• Supplemental Instruction experience in content area.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule.
• Strong academic knowledge in content area.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.

Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification

• College Reading and Learning Association certified tutor level 1

Other Requirements:

• Position requires campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours per week.
• Posting may require working evening and/or weekend hours.
• Position is contingent upon funding.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
• Minimum of 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Name and contact information of 3-5 professional references
• Unofficial Transcript

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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