Professional Tutor - Math Tutorial and Computer Lab - Part time
Department: Academic Supp & Tutoring Svs
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for students and help oversee the operations of the Mathematics Tutorial & Computer Lab. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin.
Requisition ID: 871
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees
Schedule: up to 28 hours per week
Compensation: $12.50 - $19.50 depending on qualifications
Reports to: Mathematics Tutorial Coordinator
Posting Opens: 03/18/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
• Provide individual and group tutoring in content-specific courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in assigned content area.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the lab, including preparing special review materials.
• Help supervise, train and serve as a mentor to student tutors.
• Work cooperatively and maintain rapport and a close working relationship with students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude and independent, self-actualized learning.
• Assist with the management and security of all resources, including the computers in the lab.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of the tutorial lab Blackboard site
• Assist in monitoring students using the lab via computerized swipe system.
• Discuss lab services with students during class visitations to lab.
• Communicate with the Tutorial Coordinator as needed regarding the individual needs of students.
• Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the lab by students or staff.
• Attend Tutorial Lab meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Demonstrate content knowledge of areas needing tutoring.
• Experience teaching/tutoring students preferred.
Skills
• Possession of good people service skills with a student-oriented focus.
• Ability to work with a variety of computer software applications.
• Ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging and understanding.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students, staff, faculty and administrators.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate professionalism and possession of character qualities including organization, promptness, courtesy, confidentiality and dependability.
Physical Demands
• This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Mental Demands
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, team-based, collaborative environment.
• Customer service-oriented, with the ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills to work with multiple students at one time.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Must possess initiative and be able to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
• Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential, or sensitive, college material.
Working Conditions
• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our
• Demonstrate proficiency with the curriculum of the GRCC courses in assigned content area.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the lab, including preparing special review materials.
• Help supervise, train and serve as a mentor to student tutors.
• Work cooperatively and maintain rapport and a close working relationship with students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude and independent, self-actualized learning.
• Assist with the management and security of all resources, including the computers in the lab.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of the tutorial lab Blackboard site
• Assist in monitoring students using the lab via computerized swipe system.
• Discuss lab services with students during class visitations to lab.
• Communicate with the Tutorial Coordinator as needed regarding the individual needs of students.
• Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed of any problems experienced in the lab by students or staff.
• Attend Tutorial Lab meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
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