Tutor, Peer, Computer

Company: Guilford Technical Community College
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Tutor, Peer, Computer

Job Description

The Center for Academic Engagement Computer Peer Tutor provides effective tutoring to enhance students' learning and respects students' autonomy as independent learners. The Computer Peer Tutor responds to the individual needs of each student by personalizing tutoring strategies and methodologies.

Duties/Functions

• Use a variety of tutoring techniques to meet students' learning needs.
• Integrate effective study, learning, writing, and reading strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
• Conduct group tutoring sessions and workshops as needed.
• Collaborate with Center for Academic Engagement staff, faculty, student support services staff, and other college constituents to deliver a comprehensive learning support program.
• Maintain a positive, professional, learner-centered environment.
• Develop resources for student, faculty, and staff use.
• Follow and communicate Center for Academic Engagement policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance learning support skills.
• Promote the college's tutoring program during outreach activities and events.
• Demonstrate and model the college's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.
  
  Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
  
  • Participate in job-related workshops and training to enhance job performance.
  • Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
    
    Difficult Challenges
    
    Contacts
    
    Education Required
    
    • Documented mastery and successful completion of undergraduate coursework in a Computer Science, Microsoft Office and/or Networking field
      
      Education Preferred
      
      • Associates degree or higher in a Computer Science, Microsoft Office and/or Networking field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
        
        Experience Required
        
        • Demonstrated expertise in subject area
          
          Experience Preferred
          
          • Previous tutoring experience in an educational institution and/or tutoring service
          • Experience tutoring and/or instructing English language learners
          • Experience tutoring and/or instructing students with disabilities
          • Proficiency in keeping accurate records of tutoring sessions (i.e. session notes, start and end times, etc.) using tracking software (e.g. Navigate)
          • Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g.Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)
            
            KSA Required
            
            The Peer Tutor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Peer Tutor must be able to:
            
            1. Multi-task
            
            2. Respect diversity and promote an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
            
            3. Adapt to procedures, protocols, and assignments
            
            4. Communicate and promote the Center for Academic Engagement with a wide range of individuals and constituents
            
            KSA Preferred
            
            Department/Job Specific Requirements
            
            Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
            
          • Reporting Requirements
          • Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
          • Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
          • Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
          • Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
          • Safety training (Bloodborne Pathogens and E-Vac Chair)
            
            Physical Demands
            
            1. Must be able to get to other offices, buildings, campus locations and off-site locations as necessary to complete requirements of the job.
            
            2. Must be able to work flexible hours.
            
            3. Physical requirements include periods of sitting at a computer and standing.
            
            4. Must be able to lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds.
            
            Other:
            
          • Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
            
            Posting Type
            Part-Time Staff
            
            Posting Detail Information
            
            Posting Number
            2022-017-TEMP-P
            
            Open Date
            04/01/2022
            
            Close Date
            
            Open Until Filled
            Yes
            
            Special Instructions to Applicants

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