Marian University (IN)
Professional Tutor/Non-Student TutorPosted
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Job Description
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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Professional Tutor or Non-Student Tutor to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff by acting as the primary point of contact for all communication for the Professional Tutor. Assisting students in gaining a better understanding of classroom concepts and topics.
The principle responsibilities of a professional or non-student tutor is to support students as they become independent learners who are academically successful. Professional or non-student tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring services based on their personal area of expertise. Professional or non-student tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student's needs.
Working 10-20 hours/week during the academic year, the professional or non-student tutor meets with students in-person and on Marian University's campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
* Creates a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
* Assists students in becoming more confdient, more academically successful, and self-directed learners.
* Demonstrates academic competence in subject areas.
* Contributes to student success by helping students with test preparation, research, understanding key concepts, and other academic tasks.
* Teaches academic skills that assist in academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and managing test-anxiety.
* Recognizes different learning styles and student learning preferences and is able to differentiate approach based on student need.
* Participates in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and continual professional growth.
* Support the planning and or facilitation of tutor trainings and/or workshops.
* Additional responsibilities as assigned by the assistant director of academic engagement and tutoring support.
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To be qualified for this position the candidate must have a bachelors degree in selected subject matter. Preference will be given to those with 3-5 years tutoring experience at the college level.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
* Cover Letter
* Current resume or CV
* Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
* Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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