Tutor/Academic Coach - BELMONT COLLEGE : Job Details

Title: Tutor/Academic CoachDepartment: Academic and Student AffairsSupervisor: AVP of Student AffairsPay Grade: 4Revision Date: 11.2023Location: Academic Technical Center Approved by: PresidentPosition Summary:This position has the responsibility of providing tutoring and/or academic coaching services to individual students or small groups of students who have requested academic support. The Tutor/Academic Coach and student will identify appropriate strategies and study habits that lead to course success and personal success and focus on helping students to develop highly effective habits that can range from strategic thinking, to problem solving, to oral communication/presentation skills. This part-time, non-exempt position requires specialized knowledge or skills in the particular subject the tutor is tutoring. This position requires well-developed people skills demonstrating the ability to relate to students, specifically to their academic needs. The individual must have the ability to think critically, solve problems and keep accurate records. Also, this position requires being technologically sufficient to use the online tutoring platform. Specific Responsibilities: A. Clarifies information presented in class or textbooks. B. Helps students learn how to think about concepts in courses. C. Engages the student in discussing ways to work through problems. D. Demonstrates effective ways to study and learn including working with students on their individual academic plan (such as note taking, time management, test preparation, active studying, social adjustment, coping with stress management, etc.). E. Offers support and encouragement. F. Completes all required records and forms. G. Maintains confidentiality. H. Signs into the tutoring platform when scheduled. I. Attends trainings and scheduled sessions with students. J. Communicates any student concerns to the Manager of Testing Services. Physical Requirements:Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6+ hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely(>2 hours daily).F Stand or Sit RStoop/Kneel/Crawl RCarry/Weight LiftM Walk FTalk/Hear RExposure to Outside EnvironmentMUse of Fingers/Hands FSee RAble to lift 10 pounds RClimb RTaste/Smell RExposure to Hazardous MaterialsPosition Requirements:

Degree in field that is being tutored (not required).

Must have completed at least one course in the content area or have specialized knowledge for subject specific tutoring.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Experience tutoring, teaching, or mentoring college students (not required).

This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.