Professional Tutor
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Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY, US
Summary
The professional tutor provides one-on-one and small-group academic support to students while collaborating with faculty to clarify assignments. They also mentor peer tutors and assist students in developing essential study skills like time management and note-taking.
Job Description
SUNY Sullivan
Professional Tutor
Position Description
About Us:
SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.
Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.
Job Summary:
The part-time Professional Tutor will provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to current SUNY Sullivan students within the One Stop Tutoring Center and, when needed, provide in-class support. The tutor will collaborate with faculty and staff to assist students in approaching a variety of subjects and work with them towards academic success.
Qualifications:
- College background required, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
- Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way
- Spanish Language fluency preferred, but not required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
- Support learning by:
- providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
- directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
- Refine students' study skills for independent learning through the use of individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to:
- note taking skills
- college textbook and reading skills
- test anxiety
- time management
- Mentor Peer Tutors
- Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling.
- Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
- Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Center for Learning and Student Development Services and SUNY Sullivan.
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace
Salary:
This is a part-time hourly role with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.
SUNY Sullivan provides programs and resources that educate, inspire, and empower students and the broader community. Through excellence in teaching and learning, we prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world, and we support positive economic and social change within Sullivan County and beyond. We model sustainable actions and promote socially, environmentally, and economically responsible citizenship through an overarching culture of excellence.
Our rural, 405-acre campus is nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains less than two hours from New York City and Albany. It features a series of nine interconnected buildings plus the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Our campus buildings, including the Seelig Theatre located in the center of the complex, were designed by architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates. Stone was famous for his work on the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., among other public buildings and spaces. The Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall and the EcoGreen Townhouses, both located just steps from campus, provide housing for nearly 400 students.
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Loch Sheldrake, NY
SUNY Sullivan provides programs and resources that educate, inspire, and empower students and the broader community. Through excellence in teaching and learning, we prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world, and we support positive economic and social change within Sullivan County and beyond. We model sustainable actions and promote socially, environmentally, and economically responsible citizenship through an overarching culture of excellence.
Our rural, 405-acre campus is nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains less than two hours from New York City and Albany. It features a series of nine interconnected buildings plus the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Our campus buildings, including the Seelig Theatre located in the center of the complex, were designed by architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates. Stone was famous for his work on the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., among other public buildings and spaces. The Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall and the EcoGreen Townhouses, both located just steps from campus, provide housing for nearly 400 students.
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Loch Sheldrake, NY
