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Tutor Specialist Part-Time
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Position Number: 5653765
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Tutor Specialist Part-Time

Salary: $19.57 Hourly
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2425-00147
Closing: 10/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire Tutor Specialist (Lead Tutor) positions, which are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Tutor Specialist (Lead Tutor) provides learning strategies and academic support for a specific content area. Works with the Learning Center Coordinators and/or content area faculty to assess student needs and to develop and implement learning interventions for individuals and small groups in the content area. Supports the retention and academic success of the College's students. Integrates knowledge of adult learning theory with practical application to support students' study skills and content area knowledge and skills. Provides direct student support.

The Tutor Specialist (Lead Tutor) fulfills the purpose above in the content area to provide professional tutoring to CCC students in the following areas: Content Knowledge, Processes & Procedures relevant to the discipline, Vocabulary, Communicating effectively with instructors regarding deadlines and assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Tutor students in specific subject area, such as Math, Science, Communications, Accounting.
Set tutoring goals with students for individual tutoring sessions.
Ensure that electronic records of students Writing Center sessions are maintained to enable data analysis.
Consult with student's instructors, when necessary, to determine areas to be tutored and best practices for assisting individual students.
Consult with College staff and/or faculty, when necessary, to determine disability accommodations and best practices for individual students.
Maintain cooperative relationships with College faculty and staff to best support student needs.
Plan, design, and implement tutoring plan for students with recurring appointments.
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings.
Input confidential data and maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive documents and files.
Participate in classroom visits to market Writing Center and Learning Center services.
Refer students, as appropriate, to additional campus services such as the Disability Resource Center, Counseling, Advising, etc.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Equivalent to Associate's Degree in the subject area or related field OR any satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work directly with students to improve content-area.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in the subject area.
Familiarity with tutoring principles and practices.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required approximately 25% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most of work period occurs under usual office working conditions where the noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise. Some nights and weekends may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Department Chair, with day-to-day oversight provided by the Learning Center Coordinators and/or department faculty.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position.

3. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Employees must maintain Metro Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA residency as a condition of employment.
Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/4664873/tutor-specialist-part-time