Job Description
Salary: $52,000.00 - $72,800.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Smithfield, NC
Job Type: Part Time Staff
Job Number: PTPELT-09122024
Department: Academic Enrichment
Division: Institutional Effectiveness
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Range: $25.00-$35.00 Hourly
Description Summary To provide positive, enriching, and inspiring academic support and encouragement to students beyond the classroom experience through individual and/or group tutoring
Knowledge & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Though each discipline has specific tutoring needs, some basic principles apply to all: •Meet with students individually or in group sessions either through scheduled or unscheduled appointments
•Assess a student's strengths and weaknesses under guidance from the Director of Academic Enrichment
•Recognize successes in the tutoring program, in students, and personally by continually striving to improve through formal and informal feedback
•Require students to participate actively in sessions within the guidelines, policies, and procedures endorsed by Johnston Community College
•Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment
•Offer suggestions for more effective study skills or strategies for assignment completion
•Provide written feedback for documents submitted to the Jaguar Writing Portal
•Accurately record written feedback and notes for tutoring sessions in the appropriate software
•Communicate regularly with faculty and staff in your content area
•Assist with the planning, implementation, and presentation of workshops and test review sessions offered through the JCC Library
•Use resources available through Jaguar Tutoring, the Jaguar Writing Portal, and the JCC Library
•Complete all required forms and documentation accurately by deadline(s)
•Follow up with tutees as required by specific tasks and situations in a timely manner
•Communicate with the Director of Academic Enrichment regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions
•Attend professional training sessions and meetings
•Arrive for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled. If unable to work, the tutor should notify the Director of Academic Enrichment ahead of time or as soon as possible after the related absence
•Maintain confidentiality of all involved in the tutoring experience following FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) guidelines
•Perform and maintain focused tutoring responsibilities in an active, highly productive workplace environment that meets the needs of diverse students, faculty, and staff •Accurately record and affirm worked hours in TimeClock for each day worked
•Accurately record the availability of appointments in the TracCloud software schedule each semester
•Accurately record hours and availability in the MS Teams schedule spreadsheet
•Other duties as necessary for effective tutoring
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Minimum : Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or Writing.
Education Preferred: Master's degree in English, Literature, or Writing.
Experience Minimum: None
Experience Preferred: Two years of experience working in a postsecondary or community college setting or have past tutoring experience or a combination of these
Additional Information Computer Skills •Mastery of academic computer literacy •Academic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (such as formatting papers, MS Teams folders, and Chat, and MS Teams video conferencing)
•Academic proficiency in OneDrive (able to assist others in their understanding of using this tool)
•Technology-based problem solving
•Growth mindset regarding technology
•Comfort in learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment
Communication Skills •Ability to read and interpret any pertinent course materials such as syllabi, course/homework instructions or any educational information that will assist in the student's learning experience.
•Ability to author daily reports and email correspondence.
•Ability to speak effectively with students or employees of an organization.
Reasoning Ability •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and be able to explain/interpret to students.
•Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear and is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position does not have benefits.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or Writing?
Required Question Johnston Community College
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