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American International College

Location: SpringfieldMA 01109 Document ID: AC452-0UA8 Posted on: 2019-05-3005/30/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-06-29
 

Supportive Learning Services Tutor (Generalist)


Supportive Learning Services Tutor (Generalist)
ABOUT AIC

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 70+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total of approximately 660,000 gross square feet. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has 3700 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilizes expert knowledge in subject matter related to liberal arts study, including mathematics and science. Provides individualized and specialized college level tutoring to improve student knowledge. Tutor must have ability to work with students having literacy-based learning disabilities and/or other documented academic challenges as well as the general student body.
  • Plan tutoring sessions and provide one-to-one or small group tutoring sessions as needed for a variety of majors.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct workshops and study groups for students as needed.
  • Review student work samples, diagnostic information, and the IEP, if applicable.
  • Support students in developing and maintaining effective communication with the Administrator of Supportive Learning Services, academic advisors, coaches, Center for Academic Success, and Center for Accessibility Services and Academic Accommodations.
  • Maintain a weekly calendar of available hours for student appointments. Maintain instructional materials (e.g. textbooks, calculators, software, etc.). Collect and analyze data.
  • Attend training sessions as needed or required.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Required Degree(s): Bachelor's degree in business, arts, science, health science or education
  • Preferred Degree(s): Master's in Education or content area
  • Preferred Training/Cert: Experience in working with students with learning differences

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge about learning disabilities and their impact on the higher education classroom environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge about learning strategies and ability to implement them according to individualized student learning needs is preferred.
  • Previous experience working in small groups utilizing a variety of tutoring methods with a non-traditional, diverse student population is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits eligible position. The normal business hours for Supportive Learning Services are Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. The hours for this position are flexible to the needs of the department and can vary weekly depending on the needs and schedules of the students.


TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should save and submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor) as one document. Upload the saved document into the online application.



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