Part-Time Life Sciences Tutor (TRIO)

Job Title: Part-Time Life Sciences Tutor (TRIO)

Location: Indianapolis - Downtown Campus

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Up to 10 hrs. per week for 30 weeks over the course of the academic year

Reports To: Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

We're seeking a motivated and skilled Part-Time Life Sciences Tutor to support students in life science courses and related disciplines. This position involves providing in-person and virtual tutoring in a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters academic growth. The role includes 1-on-1 tutoring in life sciences courses, leading group tutoring and study sessions, exam review, and TEAS bootcamp. An ideal candidate will have experience with life science education at the high-school and early college level, strong customer service skills and a passion for helping students succeed.

TRIO Student Support Services at Ivy Tech Indianapolis is searching for a part-time tutor in Life Sciences. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program that serves students who are low income, first generation and/or have documented disabilities, to help them persist and succeed in completing their degree.

This position is limited to 10 hours per week for 30 weeks during the 2026-2027 academic year. Availability may include in-person, virtual, and weekend hours based on program and student needs.

Required Skills & Competencies:

1. Subject Matter Expertise

• Proficiency in life science subjects, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry
• Additional knowledge in nursing-related coursework, mathematics coursework, and physical sciences is a plus

2. Tutoring & Instruction

• Ability to quickly identify key student concerns and prioritize subject issues
• Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity
• Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges

3. Communication

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse student population
• Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive, growth-oriented mindset in all settings

4. Learning Environment Management

• Maintain an inclusive, clean, and student-friendly environment
• Promote respect and collaboration among students

5. Technology Proficiency

• Comfortable using Windows PCs, MacBooks, and Chromebooks
• Familiar with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard), Microsoft and Google Suites, Zoom, email, and chat tools
• Experience with virtual instruction tools (Zoom, screen sharing, writing tablet usage) preferred

6. Organizational & Reporting Skills

• Accurately track tutoring sessions for outcome reporting
• Adhere to academic and privacy standards, including FERPA compliance

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Use established Math and Science Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in life science courses and science-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.
• Sustain high-quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve student questions and inquiries.

Education & Experience:

Qualifications

• Strong background in Biology, Anatomy, Medicine, or a related field
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary levels preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.