Aurora University
Professional Tutor - Math (Part Time)
Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Aurora University is seeking a Professional Tutor - Math (Part Time) to support learning by assisting with academic strategies to support students’ academic success. The main responsibility of a tutor is to help the student in becoming a more independent, engaged, and confident learner.
Math tutors provide individual and group tutoring to students across a broad range of math courses. Tutors will also conduct review sessions (recitations) for college algebra and/or statistics. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, provide tools to enhance their application and analyzation of course content.
This is a 9-month position working approximately 10-19 hours per week. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.
Core Competencies
Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to achieve lasting personal and professional success. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Functions
Provide support through scheduled appointments, recitations, and drop-in sessions. Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring. Explore students’ individual learning preferences and work to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimizes their learning. Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress. Assist with outreach and follow-up with students who receive Academic Alerts to provide additional academic support. Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions. Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver recitations, exam reviews, and specialized group tutoring. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students. Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions. Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills. Essential Job Requirements
Master's degree or higher in math or other math-based science (e.g. engineering, statistics) required. Experience in higher education strongly preferred. Benefits
Health Insurance Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Dental and Vision Insurance Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Life Insurance and AD&D 1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Long Term Disability 60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. TIAA Retirement Account The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. Paid Time Off Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. Holidays The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to achieve lasting personal and professional success. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Functions
Provide support through scheduled appointments, recitations, and drop-in sessions. Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring. Explore students’ individual learning preferences and work to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimizes their learning. Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress. Assist with outreach and follow-up with students who receive Academic Alerts to provide additional academic support. Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions. Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver recitations, exam reviews, and specialized group tutoring. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students. Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions. Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills. Essential Job Requirements
Master's degree or higher in math or other math-based science (e.g. engineering, statistics) required. Experience in higher education strongly preferred. Benefits
Health Insurance Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Dental and Vision Insurance Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Life Insurance and AD&D 1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Long Term Disability 60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. TIAA Retirement Account The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. Paid Time Off Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. Holidays The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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