Department: Learning Commons
Location: Western Campus
Reports To: Program Manager, Test & Tutoring Services
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6604
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Schedule to be determined by department needs.
Number of Openings: 0
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Tutor Module 1: Accounting
The Accounting Tutor works directly with students, either one-on-one or in small group sessions, aiming to foster independent learning and help students achieve their academic goals.
To be effective in this role, tutors should have knowledge from courses such as:
- Financial Accounting
Other Tutoring Topics covered include: ledgers, preparing income taxes, preparing financial statements, and cost analysis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the department’s goal of providing students with supplemental academic support by:
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- Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support
- Provides subject-specific content strategies, attuned to different learning styles and preferences, to help students understand key concepts learned in class
- Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student’s success
- Conducts “class visits” and assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services
- Assists with the maintenance of accurate records in accordance with stated deadlines
- Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
- Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
Performs other duties as assigned
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Education consistent with the department needs & minimum of associate’s degree in related field of study
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter
- Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
- Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material
- Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed
- Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
- Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
- Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
- Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through:
- Professional decorum and appearance
- Ethical and professional conduct
- Promptness
- Courtesy and tact
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
- Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
- Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
- Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
- Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
- Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
- Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Service Focus
- Communications
- Quality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration
- Time Utilization
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The 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.)
- The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
- Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $18.03/ hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
