Tutor - JD Alexander Center (TLCC)

About the Opportunity:

At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This Tutor position reports to a department coordinator and is an excellent opportunity within the College's student services department. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State.

SOAR, EAGLES!

About the Position:

A Tutor possesses special skills or training in a specific subject area or field, who is employed to provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement. A tutor may be a currently enrolled Polk State student or a person with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, or an equivalent number of credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. Tutors must demonstrate proficiency in the subjects in which they tutor and have taken and passed with a grade of "B" or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement for disabled students.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding student, office records, and information.
• Performs all tasks with a friendly, professional work attitude at all times.

This position is an OPS position on the Supplemental Salary schedule for 15.00/hr.

Required Skills:

• Good reading and writing skills
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with patience
• Ability to work well with a diverse student population
• Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Good judgment

Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent).

Preferred Education:

A.S. degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Required Experience:

Basic typing skills

Important Information:

• Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of a resume and an electronic job application.

• Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.

• Background Screening: Reference checks, third-party educational verification, and successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.

• Non-Instructional Transcripts: For professional/salaried positions, uploading of unofficial transcript(s) during the hiring process is welcomed, but not required.

• Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.

• Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

• Veterans' Preference: Eligible applicants may use the to apply for Veterans' Preference for positions in qualifying categories. The DD-214 and all required documentation must be submitted with the completed application for consideration.

• Relocation: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

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Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator ; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; lthompson@polk.edu

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.