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Elgin Community College is hiring an Academic Support Tutor to provide drop-in or private tutoring for various subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Health Science, or Spanish. The tutor will reinforce classroom instruction, encourage academic progress, maintain student records, and participate in department meetings and training sessions.

Highlights

Provide tutoring support for multiple academic departments including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Health Science, and Spanish.
Maintain confidentiality and reinforce classroom instruction to promote student success.
Manage student records, timesheets, and attend meetings and training sessions.
Flexible work hours up to 15 hours per week with the Tutoring Center open Monday through Saturday.
Pay rate is $22.00 per hour.
Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or have related experience in the tutoring subject area.
Requires responsibility, independence, and sensitivity to disadvantaged and diverse student populations.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn methods to tutor students with disabilities.
Previous teaching experience with high school or college students preferred.
Non-exempt position with no grant funding.

Academic Support Tutor Full Description

About ECC:

| Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

| Flexible hours, up to 15/week. Tutoring Center is open 9 am – 8pm Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 2 pm Friday, 9 am – 1 pm Saturday.

Rate of Pay:

| $22.00

FLSA Status:

| Non-exempt

Grant Funded:

| No

Job Summary:

| Provide drop-in or private tutoring as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

| Bachelor’s Degree or related experience in the subject in which the person will tutor.Must be responsible, independent workers who maintain an on-time commitment.Must possess sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged/at-risk students.Must possess sensitivity for students of all cultures and backgrounds.Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to tutor students with disabilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

| Previous teaching experience preferred, especially with high school or college level students.

Essential Duties:

| 1. Provide drop-in or private tutoring as assigned.2. Reinforce classroom instruction, encourage academic progress, and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Maintain confidentiality regarding the students they serve.3. Maintain student records, timesheets, and other paperwork.4. Attend department meetings and training sessions. Participate in discussions regarding ways to better serve students.5. Refer students to the Senior Director of Academic Support Services, if appropriate.

Other Duties:

| Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

| Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

| Visual Acuity (arm’s length)

Work Environment:

| Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

| Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

| Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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