[Hiring] Academic Tutor @The Community Solution Education System

Role Description

The Academic Tutor is a part-time temporary position within the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM). The Academic Tutor supports currently enrolled IllinoisCOM students by assisting with academic success strategies. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities and is responsive to students' identified needs while remaining aligned with course objectives, approved instructional materials, and institutional academic-integrity expectations. Tutors do not complete assignments for students, provide answers to graded work, predict examination content, independently modify course requirements, or serve as the instructor of record. The Academic Tutor reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. This is a remote position. Tutors will typically be assigned 2 to 10 hours per week, depending on availability and need. Applicants should generally be available to tutor at least two days per week. All tutoring sessions will be conducted virtually.

Principal Duties

• Complete required tutor training and onboarding before providing tutoring services.
• Prepare for and facilitate individual and/or group sessions.
• Document tutoring attendance and services using designated system.
• Protect the confidentiality and integrity of examinations, student information, and course materials.
• Recognize, utilize, and apply study techniques that address different learning needs, learning styles, and student preferences.
• Foster a professional and welcoming environment by demonstrating respect for students’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, language skills, and experiences.
• Use active listening strategies to allow students to determine content and pace of tutoring.
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills, cultural competence, and reflection skills.
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice.
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners.
• Communicate with students in a manner that is both direct and supportive.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success.
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources when necessary.
• Facilitate problem-solving through inquiry, curiosity, and collaborative learning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing as a second-, third-, or fourth-year student at an accredited MD or DO granting medical school.
• Demonstrated proficiency in each course or subject area the applicant will tutor, as established through coursework, academic performance, faculty recommendation, or other documentation requested by IllinoisCOM.
• Must be in good academic and professional standing and maintain this standing throughout employment.
• Demonstrated mastery of the subject area, as evidenced by relevant coursework, professional experience, faculty recommendation, or other credentials approved by IllinoisCOM.
• Prior tutoring, teaching, facilitation, or academic-support experience preferred.
• Ability to provide virtual tutoring from a private, professional environment with reliable internet access and appropriate audio and video capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage professional and interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with diverse members of the institutional community and outside constituencies.
• Proficiency in data entry and the use of required database system.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• Regular employee appreciation events.

Company Description

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.