Tutor II (ACE)

Job Title

Tutor II (ACE)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides routine non-classroom, academic instruction to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet students and go over their homework assignments in applicable subject area.

• Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.

• Review homework and test scores and work through problems or questions.

• Provides study aids to assist. May perform as lead for other Tutors.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Tutor students, individually and in groups.

• Facilitate learning of course material.

• Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.

• Attend assigned classes.

• Arrange and keep working hours at ACE.

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with course instructors.

• Maintain confidential records.

• Prepare reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – bachelor’s degree.

• Experience – Two year of relevant experience.

• Must not be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at TAMIU.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.

• Tutoring experience in content area.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.

• Ability to motivate students.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule.

• Strong academic knowledge in content area.

• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students.

• Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Physical Requirements – None

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification

• College Reading and Learning Association certified tutor level 1

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face -to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours per week.

• Posting may require working evening and/or weekend hours.

• Position is contingent upon funding.

Pay of Rate: $11.35/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.