Professional Tutor

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Job Description Summary

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

Job Description
Duties include and are not limited to:

• Provide tutoring to students with coursework in an office environment or online
• Work with tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies
• Make file notes and communicate with professor, academic coaches and/or director about student progress per department policies
• Operate computer and other resources to provide tutoring on-site or remotely
• Be accessible to students who have come for assistance
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Assist with facilitation in the distance learning classroom?
• Support students in the development of vital college success skills such as executive functioning and study skills
• Serve as a case-manager/academic coach for high-support students
• Facilitate the virtual component of IVDL courses or distance-learning courses in a physical classroom

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts earned by date of employment; tutoring and/or teaching experience (education and experience may be gained concurrently).
• Consideration may be given to candidates with experience working with a wide variety of students with academic risk factors; explain concepts to others effectively; work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds; possess good organizational skills; exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment; and Miami University classroom experience.

Required Application Documents
Cover letter and resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)
Inquiries can be submitted to Tori Myles at griffilg@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin 2 weeks after the position is posted.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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