Student Support Tutor (English/Writing/Study Skills) (Part-Time) - Quinsigamond Community College

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Part Time Non-Benefitted Posted On: Wed Aug 9 2023 :

General Statement

Conduct individual and small group tutoring sessions with QCC students. Participate with other tutors and the area learning manager in training sessions, and classroom informational visits. Facilitate and/or assist with scheduled writing workshops and conversation groups for small groups of students. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Manager of the Writing Center

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work individually or with a team of tutors.
• Abide by policies and procedures.
• Assist with writing workshops and conversation groups for small groups of students.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Actively participate in the pre-semester training meetings and on-going training as requested.
• Develop/revise instructional material used in tutoring sessions.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly.
• Maintain the appearance of tutoring area
• Implement individual and small group tutoring sessions with QCC students in reading, writing, and study skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Respect and uphold student confidentiality.
• Record information from tutoring sessions.
• Assist students with computers, textbooks, and other resources.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with computers.
• Completion of ENG 101 and 102 with a grade of B+ or higher or demonstrated equivalent level of writing proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively convey concepts related to college-level writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic groups.
• Experience working with students with various learning styles and abilities.
• Tutoring Experience.

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.