About the position
Provides tutoring assistance primarily in Chemistry courses taught at Ivy Tech Community College. This is a part-time position based at the South Bend campus. Tutoring will be conducted face-to-face or virtually. The position focuses on supporting student learning in Chemistry and maintaining awareness of course changes and needs specific to Chemistry courses.
Responsibilities
• Meet with students in individual, shared, and group tutoring formats to enhance, support, and clarify concepts discussed in Chemistry course lectures, readings, assignments, handouts, and other instructional materials.
• Provide students guidance in the acquisition and application of study skills methods appropriate for Chemistry courses.
• Serve as a link to other College resources and refer students to appropriate academic support services as needed.
• Complete all paperwork and recordkeeping as requested by the supervisor, including required entries in the designated College system, TracCloud.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as required.
• Consult with Chemistry faculty to help students meet course learning objectives and stay abreast of changes to course content, curriculum, instructional expectations, and needs specific to Chemistry courses.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and student advocacy skills through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, and strong problem solving.
• Dress and behave in a professional manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions.
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Requirements
• Relevant academic, tutoring, or teaching experience.
• Current students must have completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the subject area they will tutor.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Current or former students must have no campus disciplinary record.
Nice-to-haves
• This may include current or former college students, recent college graduates, retired teachers, faculty members, or individuals with at least one semester of tutoring experience.
Benefits
• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.