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    Academic Tutor - Wichita, United States - Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC)

    Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC)
    Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) Wichita, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description:

    The Academic Tutor is a part time staff position within the KHSC-KansasCOM to either the Learning Specialist or the Director of Student Life. Tutoring serves students currently enrolled in Kansas COM by assisting with academic success strategies. The primary responsibility of an academic tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in their program, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student's needs.

    RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
    • Manage and do preparation for individual and/or group sessions.
    • Recognize and utilize study techniques within the different learning styles and student preferences
    • Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
    • Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring
    • Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress
    • Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skill and continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills
    • Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
    • Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
    • Be direct and kind with students at the same time
    • Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
    • Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed
    • Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills
    QUALIFICATION(S):
    • Bachelor's degree in any of the subjects listed or closely related field. Master's degree or Doctorate preferred
    • Received an A or B in one or more of the following subjects:
      • Biochemistry
      • Physiology
      • Anatomy
      • Pharmacology
      • Immunology
      • Embryology
    KEY COMPETENCIES:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
    • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of privileged information
    • Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage professional and interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with diverse members of the institutional community and outside constituencies.
    • Commitment to diversity in the workplace
    • Hired tutor will typically be offered 2-10 hours per week, depending on availability and need. In general, applicants interested should be available to tutor at least two days per week.
    • Complete data entry tasks using required database software
    DISCLAIMER:

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

    This is a part time, temporary position and is not eligible for any benefit packages offered by KHSC or KansasCOM.

    Kansas Health Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Kansas Health Science Center offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

    Kansas Health Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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