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Part-Time Staff: Tutor (Pool)

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number 23-004
Position Title Part-Time Staff: Tutor (Pool)
Location MCC - Any Location
Class Category Temporary Part-Time Staff
Job Open Date 07/14/2023
Job Close Date 06/30/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Summary
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this limited duration assignment is based on semester-by-semester needs due to increasing demand within the department.

Preference is given to applicant(s):
  1. With a recommendation from an MCC faculty member
  2. Declared one or more of the following majors:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Education
    • Engineering
    • English
    • Mathematics

Shift:
  • Monday – Friday reflecting Learning Centers hours of operation

Job Summary:
The Tutor position assists students in the MCC-Learning Centers with math, composition, and other content areas, who is often a peer who has successfully completed related coursework and was recommended by an instructor. This position will aide with facilitating the student learning to become an independent learner by clarifying specific course content and modeling the use of appropriate study strategies.

Essential Functions:
  • Tutors assist students in composition, math, and other subject areas
  • Facilitate student learning by clarifying specific course content, modeling the use of appropriate study strategies, and assisting students in becoming independent learners
  • Use effective communication skills while tutoring
  • Participate in all appropriate training opportunities offered by the learning center and MCC
  • Understand and comply with the guidelines of FERPA and the MCC Code of Conduct
  • Model appropriate professional behaviors and attitudes to create a welcoming atmosphere for students
  • May be assigned other duties such as greeting students, logging students into tracking system, appointment setting, checking out resources, etc.
Minimal Qualifications
Required:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Successfully completed a college level course (preferred higher-level college course) within the desired tutoring subject area with a grade of A or B.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the desired tutoring subject matter.
  • Have an interest in working in an academic setting and with MCC students.


To learn more about the learning centers, please click here.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Compensation $15.00 per hour
Type of Part-time Job Part Time Staff

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
    • Have not completed High School/GED
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • Doctorate degree
  2. * Are you currently enrolled in credit class(es) at MCC?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * What day(s) are you available to work?
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday (limited shift availability based on program/department needs)
  4. * What time are you available to work based on the semester(s) you are currently enrolled (e.g. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * How much administrative support, customer service, or related area do you have, as supported by the employment history listed on your application?
    • none
    • less than one year
    • between 1 and 2 years
    • between 2 and 3 years
    • between 3 and 4 years
    • between 4 and 5 years
    • five or more years
  6. * How did you learn about this position?
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Dos Mundos
    • Employee referral
    • Facebook
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Jobs.mo.gov
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Kansas City Call
    • Kansas City Globe
    • Kansas City Hispanic News
    • LinkedIn
    • MCC Website
    • Monster
    • Other Source
    • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcript 01
  3. Transcript 02
  4. Transcript 03
  5. Certification
  6. License
  7. Letter of Recommendation 01
  8. Letter of Recommendation 02
  9. Letter of Recommendation 03
  10. Other Document 01
  11. Other Document 02
  12. Other Document 03