City Colleges of Chicago is hiring: Tutor - Part-time (Business) in Chicago

PART-TIME - TUTOR - BUSINESS

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

The Harold Washington College Part-Time Tutor - Business bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position helps students make academic progress while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
2. Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
3. Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
4. Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and motivates them in academic areas.
5. Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
6. Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.

EMBEDDED TUTORING:

• Proactively engage students (in groups and/or individually) with learning exercises, monitoring students’ level of comprehension, and assisting students in the classroom with materials and course content.
• Engage exclusively in student-centered tasks to support student learning and development.
• Understand the expectations of student work and assignments (rubrics, class assignments, and/or projects) and explain them to students in multiple ways.
• Prioritize student engagement and experience with the tutoring centers and services by promoting and sharing services available directly with students.
• Support the student and instruction to increase student engagement for academic growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Management, Accounting, or a business-related discipline. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
2. Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
3. Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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