Student Tutor in Psychology 101

CategoryStudent EmployeeApplication DeadlineOngoing PoolDepartmentAcademic CenterContact Student Employment - studentemployment@carrollcc.edu Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain tutor-student confidential information within compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study skills and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Monitor student understanding of material covered. Require students to actively participate in each session.
• Maintain academic honesty by not doing student’s homework or take-home quizzes/exams.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability schedule of work hours in Academic Center for walk-ins and scheduled one-on-one appointments.
• Complete and submit all session related paperwork.
• Develop a understanding and knowledge of college services, support and resources such as CCC portal, WCONLINE, Word and Excel.
• Facilitate learning and serve as guide and coach to assist student to become a successful learner.
• Adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various student learning styles.
• Complete professional development trainings offered as well as tutor program orientations.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide professor recommendation as to level of knowledge in tutoring content area.
• Must have completed Psychology 101 area successfully.
• Possess ability to tutor online from off campus through Microsoft Teams.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate empathy to students having difficulties.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent attendance and time management skills.
• Demonstrate above-average creative problem-solving critical thinking, patience and decision-making skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess genuine interest in helping students develop study skills and acclimate to college level coursework.
• Experience in leadership
• Knowledge of learning styles a plus.
• Exhibit appropriate and professional level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality.
• Possess a willingness to accept supervision and constructive feedback and implement recommendations for improvement as directed.

HOURS NEEDED

• Flexible schedule depending upon student tutor’s availability and needs of the tutor program

Directions to Apply

• Candidates must complete Carroll’s online application to be considered.
• Complete the Student Employment Application.
• Indicate the department(s) for which you are applying. Only one application is needed.
• Complete the FAFSA for Federal Work Study Positions
• Be registered for at least six credits with a 2.0 GPA
• If eligible, your application will be forwarded to supervisors with open positions
• The application will be held for one year, July 1 to June 30.

What to Expect

• Interview with the hiring supervisor for the position of interest.
• If selected, you and your supervisor must complete all federal, state and college forms. This document is obtained from your supervisor or the Human Resources webpage.
• Complete and submit all federal, state, and college employment forms. The I-9 is submitted to your supervisor and the other forms are submitted to studentemployment@carrollcc.edu
• Create a work schedule with your supervisor that does not conflict with your class schedule.
• When all forms are turned in you and your supervisor will be notified so a start date can be established.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

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