Title: Tutor - Tutoring Center

Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College

Location: Albemarle - 003

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $16.87/hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Our scenic campus is in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Job Description


Purpose:
Tutors help students improve their academic performance and achieve their educational goals. They offer guidance and support in one or more of the following subject areas: biological sciences, business, humanities, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, and technologies. They assist students in developing study skills, time management strategies, and other techniques that contribute to their academic success.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Tutors may work with students either individually or in groups. Their responsibilities are customized to suit the unique needs of their student(s), but typically involve helping students comprehend complex concepts; offering guidance on assignments, projects, and homework; and fostering confidence in the subject(s) they are studying. Tutors encourage students to complete academic tasks by utilizing a range of resources, such as instructors, notes, peers, textbooks, and other materials. Tutoring services also aid students in prioritizing tasks, preparing for exams, and setting goals. In addition, these services facilitate deep learning and equip students with the skills they need to achieve success both during and after their college years.

New personnel will complete tutor training and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

The Tutoring Center assists students in the following courses and subject areas:

• ACC 211, 212
• BIO 101, 102, 106, 141, 142, 150
• CHM 101, 102, 111, 112, 241, 242, 260
• CSC 110, 201, 202
• ECO 201, 202
• ITE 100, 119, 120
• MDE 010, 060
• MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 162, 167, 180, 245, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 288
• NAS 2
• NSG 106 (dosage calculations only)
• PHY 100, 201, 202, 241, 242
• SPA 101, 102, 201, 202
• General tutoring in humanities and social sciences courses

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A passion for assisting others.
• Excellent communication and active listening.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to work with diverse populations.
• A sense of responsibility, dependability, honesty, and maturity.
• Outstanding academic achievement, particularly in the subject area(s) applicant intends to tutor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has sought academic coaching, tutoring, or both in their academic work.