The role of the tutor is to assist students with assignments from a variety of courses. This would be a great role for a teacher or educator seeking additional ways to connect with students or upper classman (Junior or Senior) university student looking for a part-time job.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the learning process, show alternative methods of completing work, and encourage practice opportunities.
• Take active role in promoting the tutoring program on campus to students and faculty.
• Exhibit a positive welcoming attitude.
• Accurately track students' hours spent in tutoring.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in coursework.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully by listening carefully to understand and paraphrase student questions.
• Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Provide support for the LRC as assigned, including academic testing and library services.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.

Hiring Range:

• This role pays $15.00 per hour

Work Hours:  

• The hours for this role vary based on student need but are Monday - Friday.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates considered for tutoring positions under this postings must be able to provide instruction in person at the Evansville, IN campus.

• 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)

• If an Ivy Tech student: have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in the course they will tutor, and have no campus disciplinary record

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

• 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

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.