Tutor Pool, Learning Commons (Part-Time)

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

 

Resume, cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position, and a copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required. You can upload these documents when you create an applicant profile.

 

There may be multiple openings for this position, which will be filled on an as-needed basis. Subjects include but are not limited to: Math, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science/Computer Applications, and/or Business, and more.

 

Job Summary:

 

The Learning Commons Tutor is a part-time, non-benefited position in the Ludden Library and Learning Commons, total work hours not to exceed 79 hours per month. This position provides direct, high-impact academic support to LCCC students by helping struggling students understand difficult course material, complete their homework, set academic goals, and increase their study, test-taking, learning, technology, and college success skills through one-on-one and small group tutoring, online tutoring, workshops, and class presentations. Tutors facilitate independent, active learning and increase student learning confidence: They introduce study and learning strategies, guide students’ understanding of course content, and help students learn to answer their own questions or solve problems. The position requires individuals with excellent communication, creativity, and leadership abilities. All tutoring is conducted in a structured and supervised environment on the LCCC campus. Tutors provide excellent customer service to students, foster relationships with students, increase campus awareness of Learning Commons programs and initiatives, and perform other duties related to the Learning Commons as assigned.

LCCC in its strategic plan has identified important Core Values and Aspirational Values, which are inherent in the cultural fabric of the College.  The person fulfilling this role is expected to bear these qualities and advocate for them.   

http://lccc.wy.edu/StrategicPlan/index.aspx#goal1

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

 

 

Start Date: As soon as practical after the screening and interview process. 

 

Compensation: $13.33 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:  – this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Assist individual and small groups of students via Zoom and/or in-person in scheduled and walk-in visits to address students’ course material and homework concerns, learning needs, and learning confidence
• Utilize and model a range of creative learning approaches and strategies to promote students’ academic success skills development; this includes helping students with study, test-taking, time management, organization, goal setting, note-taking, and reading comprehension skills, among others
• Work with fellow tutors, writing consultants, PASS leaders, Lead Tutors, and the Director of the Learning Commons to develop innovative initiatives to increase student and college awareness of Learning Commons programs and students’ academic skills development
• Provide excellent customer service to Learning Commons patrons, including, but not limited to, answering questions and making appropriate referrals regarding Learning Commons services to all students, prospective students, faculty, staff, or others who contact the Learning Commons
• Demonstrate appropriate professional demeanor with all faculty, staff, students, and other Learning Commons patrons
• Model professional attitude regarding class standards and grading policies; abide by LCCC Academic Honesty and Honor Code in all student and patron interactions
• Maintain accurate and complete scheduling and visit records, including attendance, assessment forms, and post-visit reports, for every visit through online management systems
• Attend all tutor/writing consultant/PASS leader training sessions and meetings as required; work towards and obtain tutor certifications as required
• Schedule tutoring sessions f