Tutor - Study Skills

Tutor - Study Skills

TRIO - Student Services Department
Harold Washington College
 

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a grant-funded academic support program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Harold Washington College TRIO SSS is funded to support 160 students each academic year.  HWC TRIO SSS staff will support you as you achieve your academic goals, including remaining in good academic standing, graduating, and transferring to a four-year college or university. Harold Washington College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Study Skills Tutor who will assistant students with tutoring and instructional support to help improve their academic capabilities and progress academically, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. The tutor will help students build high level study skills that will help them with the remainder of the academic careers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually. 
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student. 
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment. 
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff. 
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas. 
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. 
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success. 
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students. 
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Must be able to demonstrate and teach study skills effectively. 
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. 

 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

 

Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.

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