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Virginia Highlands Community College

Academic Tutor in English & Humanities, MARC, Learning Resources Division

🇺🇸 Washington, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $14 per Hour

💻 Tutoring

🗓️ November 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia Highlands Community College is hiring an Academic Tutor in English & Humanities for the MARC, Learning Resources Division. The role involves providing tutoring services to enrolled students, supporting faculty, staff, and visitors, and performing administrative and clerical tasks within the MARC and library as needed.

Highlights
  • Provide tutoring services in English and Humanities for currently enrolled students.
  • Assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors; greet and check in students for tutoring sessions.
  • Maintain records of tutoring sessions and organize the MARC physical space.
  • Support library staff with clerical tasks and receipt of new materials.
  • Answer telephone inquiries and direct calls appropriately.
  • Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
  • Must have a grade of B or higher in the subject area; prior tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
  • Education equivalent to an Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Part-time position paying $14 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a flexible schedule including occasional evenings.
  • Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, reliability, and professionalism.

Academic Tutor in English & Humanities, MARC, Learning Resources Division Full Description

Academic Tutor in English & Humanities, MARC, Learning Resources Division
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For first consideration for the position, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on November 26, 2025.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
Working Title  | Academic Tutor in English & Humanities, MARC, Learning Resources Division
Role Title  | Education Support Specialist I
Role Code  | 29142-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 02
Position Number  | 296W0018
Agency  | Virginia Highlands Community College
Division  | Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Washington - 191
Hiring Range  | $14/ hr Commensurate upon experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time  | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  | No
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday
Schedule may include occasional evenings.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description   
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.

Job Description:To provide tutoring services for students currently enrolled in classes at the college, and to address general needs of the college. Assist faculty, staff, students and visitors while at Virginia Highlands Community College. Provide administrative, outreach, and clerical support to the MARC and the library as needed. Greets students, faculty, staff and visitors upon entry into the MARC. Assists students who need academic support in the MARC in approved subject area(s). Direct students, faculty, and staff to the MARC coordinator to make tutoring appointments, and assist in making appointments as needed. Check students in upon arrival and maintain records of sessions. Promptly and politely serve patrons, students, faculty, and staff in the MARC and elsewhere in the LRC and on campus as needed. Promptly and politely answer the telephone and respond to questions, refer, and/or transfer the call as appropriate. Assist with receipt of new materials when needed. Duties may include unpacking large and small boxes and carrying materials to shelves. Maintain confidentiality when assisting students. Sign in students upon beginning any/all tutoring. Assist the MARC coordinator with programming/events. Maintain the physical area of the MARC by organizing and tidying the space. Assist the library staff as needed. Other duties as assigned. Maintain customer service mentality. Communicate well. Use good interpersonal and telephone skills. Maintain attention to detail and careful work. Maintain reliability and punctuality. Remain motivated to help students achieve success. Maintain professionalism and kindness when communicating with/assisting students, faculty, staff and patrons.

Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications  | Grade of no less than B in the desired subject (no C, D, F, W, I) Prior tutoring/teaching/student support experience Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes 29 hours per week Detail oriented Strong communication and interpersonal skills Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and Google docs. Education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree.
Additional Considerations  | Bachelor’s degree preferred Work experience in community colleges or other higher education settings preferred but not required. Ability to tutor in multiple disciplines
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | No
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | WGE_2888P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 11/19/2025
Job Close Date  | 12/03/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Agency Website  | www.vhcc.edu
Contact Name  | Tiffany VanBuren
Email  | tvanburen@vhcc.edu
Phone Number  | 276-739-2425
Special Instructions to Applicants  | For first consideration for the position, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on November 26, 2025.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information  | To be considered a state application, resume and cover letter must be submitted.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90805
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Certificate
  3. Unofficial Transcript 2
  4. Unofficial Transcript 3
  5. Alternative Hiring Process Letter