Student Tutor- Federal Work Study

Description

Summary: 

The Student Tutor provides individual and group tutoring to students requesting help with academic coursework.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Improve interpersonal, analytical/critical thinking and communication skills. 
• Assume responsibility for: scheduling, fostering a positive tutoring relationship, deadlines. 
• Tutor only in subjects approved by Faculty. 
• Strictly adhere to guidelines regarding hiring, payroll, confidentiality and tutoring protocol. 
•  Maintain a professional demeanor with students. 
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor regarding students' progress. 
• Obtain supervisor's permission to perform any work other than regularly scheduled tutoring work.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
• Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
• Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Clear conduct record
2. A Keuka College student in the on-campus traditional undergraduate program.
3. Faculty referral for each course (either verbal or written) required. 
4. Required - a Grade of B+ or better for each course tutored.
5. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
6. Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.  
7. Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff and the public.
8. Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people. 

Physical Requirements:

• Evening and weekend hours required.