Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Tutor biology and chemistry at SVSU’s Center for Academic Achievement.  The primary responsibility of the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) is to help students become more academically successful through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and supervising Biology and Chemistry tutors 

• Collaborate with CAA Director, Biology Chemistry Department Staff, and other SVSU stakeholders

• Be familiar with syllabi/assignments/degree requirements in the content area 

• Demonstrate effective tutoring habits

• Mentor tutors

• Tutor as needed

• Assist with the embedded tutoring program

• Manage tutor work schedules (Excel, Trac Cloud, MS Word)

• Assist with tutor training as necessary 

• Develop presentations as necessary

• Assist tutors with presentation development

• Appear at promotional events as necessary 

• Assist with CAA Marketing

• Handle issues on tutoring floor (excessive noise, inappropriate behavior, tutor/student concerns)

• Troubleshoot issues at the CAA front desk or with CAA technology 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director or the Center for Academic Achievement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree completed by date of hire.

• Proficiency in course content for 100-300 level Science courses

• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong writing/critical thinking ability

• Ability to work independently, find resources, answer questions, and solve problems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

• Availability weekdays between 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Biology/Chemistry.

• Teaching/Tutoring experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.