Professional Tutor (Part-Time)

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84914

Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Academic Resource Center (Brightpoint)

Brightpoint Community College

Title: Professional Tutor (Part-Time)

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Location: Chesterfield - 041

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $18.00 Hourly

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

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.

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. The ARC’s primary goal is to create an open atmosphere of learning for all students. We assist students in numerous academic disciplines both in-person and via Zoom, through a variety of tutoring techniques by addressing student’s individual needs. This position has a maximum of 29 hours per week, mostly in-person Monday through Thursday 10am-6pm, number of hours may vary. The professional tutors will work on the Chester and/or the Midlothian campuses (based on the needs of the center) to assist student tutors and students in a wide variety of subjects. Currently, we are actively recruiting for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tutors and Writing Tutors.

Professional Tutors will:

work with students one-on-one or in a small group setting.
open and close center as needed.
present informational materials about ARC services.
act as a resource and first point of contact for student tutors.
work with staff to develop training materials, and online resources related both to subject matter and tutoring practices.
model expectations and hold student tutors accountable.
perform occasional administrative duties, including responding to emails.
maintain a cleanly and professional academic environment.
be asked to assist with additional tasks to support faculty and staff, such as embedded tutoring.
be expected to attend/ host Exam Jam. Exam Jam is held once a semester, in-person, on the last Friday before exam week.
be asked to host in-person and virtual workshops. Workshops are held throughout the semester Friday through Saturday, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Considerations:

Experience with software such as Trac Cloud, Zoom, Navigate, Canva, and learning management systems such as Canvas. Experience with Microsoft Office. Experience working in an academic resource center or equivalent.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Professional Tutor (Part-Time)