IT Tutor

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our team at Gateway Technical College. As a Tutor, you will provide academic support to students, guiding them towards independence and self-direction in their coursework. You will work in structured and supervised educational settings, such as our Learning Success Centers and/or other designated areas of a Gateway Campus or Center.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate tutoring sessions in a range of subjects, using collaborative learning methods.
• Provide assistance with general and subject-specific study strategies.
• Provide assistance with Blackboard, WebAdvisor, Gateway email, and other student systems.
• Initiate student referrals to Gateway faculty or staff as appropriate.
• Participate in tutor training and other professional development activities.
• Participate in marketing and department activities promoting Tutoring Services.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and fellow Gateway employees.
• Maintain student confidentiality according to FERPA regulations.
• Follow Gateway Technical College's policies outlined in the Student and Employee Handbooks.
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisory staff and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Peer Tutor: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 3.33 in course(s) tutored. Current student at an accredited post-secondary institution and must have completed at least six (6) college credit hours.
• Tutor Specialist: Associate Degree with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 3.33 in course(s) tutored OR Technical diploma PLUS at least 2,000 hours recent demonstrated relevant occupational experience in the subject area tutored.
• Professional Tutor: Bachelor's Degree or higher with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 3.33 in course(s) tutored.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with at least one of the following: packet tracers, advanced web and Java programming, Python, C#, RPG.
• Demonstrated excellent speaking, listening, and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well with students of various academic levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general and subject-specific study strategies and various approaches to learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to students with personal or academic challenges.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and ability of computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Tobacco-free environment.
• Exposure to computer screens.

Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary: $15.00/hour (Peer Tutor), $17.00/hour (Tutor Specialist), $22.00/hour (Professional Tutor)

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background/reference check.
• Employment eligibility for the United States.
• Gateway does not sponsor employment-based visas.
• Some Saturdays and evening hours may be required.
• Two instructor recommendations address academic competence and ability to work with others are required at time of hire.