Job Title

Tutor III (ACE-AS)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides routine non-classroom, academic supplemental instruction to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meets students and go over their homework assignments in applicable subject area.

Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.

Review assignments and test scores, and work through problems or questions.

Provides study aids to assist. 

May perform as lead for other Tutors.

May provide input into program rules and regulations and recommend suggestions to improve program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Lead SI (Supplemental Instruction) biweekly study sessions and attend assigned classes.

Facilitate learning of course material.

Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.

Arrange and keep work hours at ACE.

Communicate and meet regularly with SI course faculty and ACE administrators.

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with SI course instructors.

Maintain confidential records.

Prepare reports.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: Two years of relevant experience.

May not be currently enrolled as a student in Texas A&M International University.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.

Supplemental Instruction experience in content area.​

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule.

Strong academic knowledge in content area.

Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students.

Ability to think critically and problem solve.

Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification

College Reading and Learning Association certified tutor level 1

 

Physical Requirements – None

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Position requires campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours per week.

Posting may require working evening and/or weekend hours.

Position is contingent upon funding.

Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 hours a week

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

At least 3 references and their full contact information

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.