Professional Tutor (PT)

SUNY Sullivan is seeking Professional Tutors to work in the Center for Learning and Student Development Services. These are part time positions.

Qualifications:

  • College background required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
  • Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
  • Support learning by:
    • providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
    • directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
  • Refine students’ study skills for independent learning through the use of individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to:
    • note taking skills
    • college textbook and reading skills
    • test anxiety
    • time management
  • Mentor Peer Tutors
  • Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling.
  • Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
  • Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Center for Learning and Student Development Services and SUNY Sullivan.
  • Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. The full hourly rate range is $16.50 to $24.00. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.

PLEASE NOTE: This evergreen job post will remain open for an indefinite period of time to collect a pool of qualified candidates, to be reviewed when/if a vacancy becomes available. Applicants can expect that they may not be contacted at all if there is no need.

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SUNY Sullivan Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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