Job Description
Salary: $17.02 Hourly
Location : Longview, WA
Job Type: Student Help
Job Number: 202300137
Division: Student Employees (Division)
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Details The Tutoring Center is looking for Student Tutors!
Tutors perform a variety of tasks in support of the Learning Commons including: providing 1:1 supplemental support in individual classes, group study, answering basic informational and directional questions, and providing quality customer service to a diverse client-base. In addition, you will be required to attend 5 hours of in-person training for College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) requirements. Tutor 1's are expected to perform duties according to library standards of accuracy, timeliness, tact, and confidentiality
Must have the flexibility to work between 5 and 19 hours a week.
Note: This position is limited to 19 hours per week and accrues 1 hour of non-compensable sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Note: Please be advised that the pay for this position will increase in January 2025.
*Please note that this is a student position, and applicants must be current students at Lower Columbia College.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities - Provide tutoring to LCC students
- Work with the student to develop a plan that fits their individual needs
- Model and encourage collaborative study strategies
- Create and manage resources
- Use technologies, including the tutor schedule, Zoom, email, and Google Chat
- Use effective written and verbal communication
- Provide front desk activities, including scheduling and checkouts
- Perform opening and/or closing duties
- Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate creative problem solving and critical thinking skills by:
- Assessing situations and determining an appropriate response
- Diffusing difficult situations before they escalate
- Using discretion when dealing with sensitive or difficult issues
Demonstrate intercultural competence and awareness of power, privilege, and inequity by:
- Maintaining a positive, accessible, and inclusive environment for all students and staff
- Using active listening strategies to understand what others are saying before responding
- Speaking respectfully and exhibiting sensitivity to other cultures and viewpoints
- Respect and patience for working with a diverse range of writing, reading, speaking, and computer literacy levels within adults of all ages
Demonstrate professionalism and work-readiness skills by:
- Being punctual; following approved schedule with minimal revision
- Dressing, speaking, and behaving appropriately while at work
- Completing routine tasks and following policies/procedures without reminders
- Working collaboratively as a team to complete responsibilities in an equitable manner
- Responding to requests, inquiries, and feedback with tact and diplomacy
- Articulating policies, procedures, and services to students, staff, faculty and the public informing coworkers about situations as they arise
- Responding promptly to inquiries and requests from supervisors in person and via email
Support the physical, virtual, and social environment in the tutoring center by:
- Using judgment to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources
- Maximizing student access to academic support services by ensuring appropriate use of space and technology within the Learning Commons
- Using positive speech to foster good relationships with students and colleagues
Typical Qualifications Job Requirements - You must obtain instructor approval from an instructor or faculty member for the area(s) you wish to tutor and be interviewed and accepted by the Coordinator.
- Complete a self-evaluation every quarter and conference with the Tutor Coordinator in the last two weeks of the quarter to review all student and self-evaluation materials.
- Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative and quarterly GPA. Grades will be checked after each quarter, and falling below a 2.5 GPA will lead to dismissal from peer tutoring except in extenuating circumstances as approved by the Tutoring Coordinator.
- Attend all tutor trainings
Minimum Qualifications: - Good Academic Standing
- B or higher grade(s) in course(s) to be tutored
- Professionalism and customer service mindset
- A passion for serving students in a high volume, quick paced environment
- Patience and confidence in working with a diverse student body
- An interest in teaching techniques and digital literacy
- Pass a background check
- Must be enrolled at LCC to be eligible for hire
Tutor Characteristics: - Honesty, Integrity, Good Academic Standing, Customer service skills
- Ability to learn new job functions quickly
- Ability to work without constant supervision
- Ability to work quietly, neatly, accurately, and efficiently
- Flexibility and reliability
Supplemental Information Equal Employment Opportunity Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, , Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.
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Application Procedure and Requirements
An online application must be completed for consideration. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):
- Resume
- Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
- Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
Upon request,
accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Conditions of Employment - If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
Lower Columbia College Human Resources For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at .
Anticipated Start Date LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Paid Sick Leave Student employees (work study and student help) accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. A sick leave balance not to exceed 40 hours will be carried over into January each year.
On-site Childcare Center Theis a state licensed program that offers high quality childcare for children ages 1 month through kindergarten entry to students, staff and faculty. The center is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program is a participant of the Washington State Early Achievers quality rating and improvement system and rated a level 4-Quality Level of Excellence. Our teachers are trained in the Early Childhood Education field.
Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Red Devil Wellbeing is LCC's employee wellness program that strives to help employees improve and maintain their wellbeing enabling them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
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What is your anticipated LCC graduation date?
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Are you eligible for work study? (Note: to be eligible for work study means you have received a financial aid work study award. Please also note that eligibility will NOT affect your ability to hold this position)
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Are you currently in Running Start?
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Are you an international student?
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Working as a tutor, you will be tasked to connect with students who may be frustrated or unmotivated with their coursework. How would you rate your ability to connect with new people on a regular basis on a scale from 1 to 5; 1=still working on it and 5=comfortable?
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Please list the courses that you would like to tutor, we will verify all grades prior to hiring. List multiple courses if applicable. You must get approval in writing by a current LCC faculty member to tutor your desired subject.Course Name, Instructor, Year, and Grade
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As a tutor, you will work with people from all different backgrounds and learning levels. Describe your experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Why do you want to be a tutor?
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