Tutor
Opening Date: August 21, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Tutor
Department: Student Support Services
Work Schedule: Day and Evening Hours
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services
FLSA Status: Hourly, Nonexempt
Job Status: Temp., Part-time
Salary: Highly Competitive Wage
Organization and Location:
This position is located at 601 East College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071
Purpose of Position:
The tutor will work with Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) students to provide academic support with courses. The individual will be key in assisting students with tutoring and academic activities. The position will work towards meeting the mission statement and purposes of Student Support Services and the College.
Accountability:
This position reports to the Student Success Coordinator and will be part-time. Hours may vary with day and evening hours available.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance and assistance to students requiring tutorial services in math, science, writing, and other subjects;
- Attend all tutor training meetings and orientations;
- Schedule tutoring sessions and share information with students;
- Accurately report hours worked in the time clock system;
- Respect and maintain student confidentiality at all times;
- Consult with the Director of Student Support Services regarding individual student concerns or progress.
- Build rapport with students who utilize tutoring services at LPTC;
- Participate in staff development training;
- Provide study nights for midterms and finals;
- Provide tutoring to students;
- Supports the mission of Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC).
- Ability to balance working independently and as a team member within Student Support Services;
- Ability to follow assignments and projects from inception to completion and handle several projects at the same time;
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy;
- Effective verbal and listening skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Problem-solving skills;
- Follow college safety policies, practices, and procedures;
- Computer literacy is required; proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA;
- Must have completed the course you will be tutoring with a 3.0;
- Possess strong reading, writing, and math skills;
- Ability to work with Native American students and underserved communities.
Condition of Employment:
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under our insurance.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete an online application at https://www.littlepriest.edu/human-resources/; submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documentation will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2380 with any questions.
At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal employment opportunities irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodation required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.
