Part-Time English/Writing Tutor (Elkhart)

This position concentrates on providing tutoring services to students virtually or in the tutoring centers at the South Bend -Elkhart Campus. This position will work with a divergent student population by providing face-to-face and virtual tutoring services.

Posting Title: Tutor

Salary grade: Part-time hourly

Compensation: $15.00/hr

Major Responsibilities:
• Tutor students enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College one-on-one or in small groups following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
• Complete a summary report for each student upon completion of a session.
• Work with faculty when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and bi-annual professional development.

Customer Service:
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
• Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external stakeholder, and get to the root cause of a problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

Other Functions: Skills
• Should have knowledge of discipline, technologies and coaching techniques appropriate to tutoring, and tutor scheduling systems.
• Should have strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.

Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate Degree
• Experience in tutoring with adult learners and a diverse population
• Knowledge of college tutoring process

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Other Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is a necessity

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.