Master Tutor - Pomona Campus

Company: Western University of Health Sciences
Location: Pomona
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

Under direction, the Master Tutor will work with a group of 8-15 assigned students through the LEAD Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP). The Master Tutor will supply effective facilitation in a manner complementing students' academic skills while developing mastery of subject material. Student independence rather than tutor dependence will be the emphasis of the Master Tutor. Tutoring sessions will be via virtually and may be held on campus. This position will also plan, prepare, and deliver large group review sessions to be held virtually and on campus as well. Finally, the Master Tutor will serve as a mentor for new tutors.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Good verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with faculty, staff, students, and any outside contacts.

2. Excellent computer skills to use various related software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, and other software programs required by the position. Must have a good working knowledge of the Internet.Required Qualifications1. Education: Bachelor's Degree required

2. Some doctoral or professional experience required.

3. Must be in good academic standing and received a grade of "B" or higher in the course(s) to be tutored.

4. Must meet all Federal Work Study qualifications.Preferred Qualifications List comments regarding work hoursWork hours may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Work hours cannot be during scheduled class time. No more than 8 biweekly.Posting Date 07/25/2022 Closing Date Special Instructions to ApplicantsEssential Job DutiesJob Duty

• Provide tutoring to students.
  Percentage Of Time 75
  Job Duty
  • Follow all policies and procedures outlined in LEAD Master Tutor Training Manual.
    
    • Complete initial orientation and training.
      
      • Attend any additional training workshops or meetings.
        
        • Accurately maintain, complete, and submit both an electronic attendance log and time sheet for tutoring sessions.
          
          • Responsible for working with LEAD office manager to schedule, organize, and communicate tutoring session meeting time and on-campus location.
            
            • Responsible for communicating all participant tasks, expectations, roles, and responsibilities.
              
              • Through facilitation, develop an atmosphere of mutual trust and support within the tutoring group.
                
                • Mentor new tutors as directed by the LEAD Director.
                  
                  • Plan, prepare, and deliver on-campus, large group review sessions.
                    
                    • Organize, prepare, and generate written reports to LEAD office personnel.
                      
                      • Collaborate with LEAD office to handle any tutoring issues (academic or personal).
                        
                        • Perform additional duties related to supporting TAP operations.
                          
                          • Submission of late payroll timesheets are subject to removal from the position and participation in the Federal Work Study program.
                            Percentage Of Time 25
                            Physical DemandsPhysical DemandsDo the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
                            If yes, list maximum weight and durationWesternU Policy requires persons employed by the University to provide proof of vaccination against the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), subject to limited exemptions, regardless of whether the employee is on-site or working authorized to work remotely. Exempted employees, or those whose status of full vaccination is pending, will be required to submit to regular COVID-19 testing for in-person/on-campus work assignments.
                            
                            While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
                            The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any 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.
                            
                            Describe Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                            Duties for this position are normally performed in a typical office setting. The employee is never exposed to outdoor weather conditions in the performance of his/her duties. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, and normal faculty/student traffic.
                            
                            Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional Documents
                            • Resume
                              • Additional Applicant Document

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