Schreiner University accepts employment applications on a continual basis for tutors to tutor courses which may arise in the future in the following programs. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Currently seeking tutors for the following areas: Humanities, Accounting, Quantitative Methods in Business, Biology, Cal I & II, Finite Math, C.I.T., A & P, and Chemistry.

• Art
• Accounting
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Education
• Engineering
• English
• Exercise Science
• Finance
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies (critical thinking, aesthetics, global issues)
• Information Systems
• Languages (French, German, Spanish)
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
• Sociology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor student progress.
• Give individual attention and show empathy and genuine concern in order
  to build rapport and develop mutual respect.
• Assess needs and develop tutoring strategies that include technique.
  appropriate for student’s learning style and preferred sensory input mode.
• Keep accurate attendance records and turn in weekly attendance reports
  and time cards and other paperwork as requested.
• Attend tutor meetings and tutor training sessions.
• Communicate with LSS office staff about matters that need to be brought
  to their attention.
• Break down complex concepts into simpler components, relate material to
  different situations, give examples, help tutee think through procedures.
• Make learning subject matter interesting.
• Demonstrate flexibility and awareness of individual preferences in order to
  match tutoring style to student’s needs.
• Listen to what students say without judgment or censure; be tolerant of
  divergent beliefs and values.
• Support students in managing/organizing their time and space.
• Guide students in dealing with aspects of their college learning experience
  such as lectures, textbooks, assignments, term papers, etc.
• Encourage students to set goals and be responsible for their education.
• Provide structure, encouragement, and hope in order to foster success.
• Be patient: ask questions in order to help students discover answers, wait
  for students to work out solutions.
• Work with faculty by reinforcing and enhancing instructor’s material/methods.
• Offer suggestions for successful study habits.
• Encourage students to get clear on assignments with instructors.
• Discuss tutor and student expectations.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as requested from time to time by Learning Support Services
  which may include note taking, test monitoring, and serving as a reader or
  scribe for tests.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Act to facilitate good communication between employees, clients, and
  management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.
• Maintain University safety rules.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree
• In-depth knowledge in subject area.
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member toward the common goal of serving LSS students.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows based software, preferably with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.

Part time, non-exempt staff position

Submit application for employment using the apply button found on the job application page, cover letter and resume for each position you are interested in.