Career Opportunities

Provides tutoring assistance with Math, English, Science, etc.

This is a part-time temporary position (by semester).

Meet with students in an individual, shared and group tutoring format to enhance, support and clarify concepts discussed in class lectures, reading, handouts, etc. for the subject(s) for which you were hired

Provide guidance in the acquisition and application of study skills methods

Serve as a link to other college resources

Complete all paperwork and recordkeeping as requested by the supervisor (time cards, tutoring logs, evaluations, etc.).

Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required.

Consult with faculty to help students meet course learning objectives.  

Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.

Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy skills through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, and strong problem solving.

Dress and behave in a professional manner (as outlined in the Tutor Training Manual).

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester experience as a tutor or faculty member or other participation within a learning community (examples: retired high-school teacher or recent college graduate)

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in the course they will tutor

Be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations

Have no campus disciplinary record

Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions

Be willing to work under supervision

Must complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Please include the following:

1. Cover letter: Include the courses/subjects you are interested in tutoring and availability for upcoming semesters
2. Resume
3. References: If student tutor, at least one reference must be a faculty for the tutored subjects