POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA
STATUS:
Academic Tutor
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
B
JOB SUMMARY: Position is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the tutoring center
in providing tutorial instruction for students and in the understanding and preparation of course
assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide educational assistance in specific discipline (math, English,
science, etc.) to student(s) which include improving understanding and
comprehension of subject; assist in preparation of course
assignments.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
70%
2. Assist in tracking student’s performance.
10%
3. Provide feedback to instructors where applicable.
10%
4. May assist in development of lesson plans or course projects.
10%
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A minimum of 30 college credit hours with an overall 3.0 GPA or in the
courses in the specified field of tutoring.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication; good interpersonal and
organizational skills.
2. Equipment Used: Position may use a Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier,
and other equipment associated with an office environment.
3. Software Used: Position may use a variety of word-processing, spreadsheet,
database, e-mail, and presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due
to long periods of standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
Effective: 9/1/01
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, directing, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point
of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
Effective: 9/1/01