Professional Tutor - Biology and Chemistry

Job Title:

Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

Supervisory Org:

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Tutor biology and chemistry at SVSU’s Center for Academic Achievement.  The primary responsibility of the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) is to help students become more academically successful through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and supervising Biology and Chemistry tutors 

• Collaborate with CAA Director, Biology Chemistry Department Staff, and other SVSU stakeholders

• Be familiar with syllabi/assignments/degree requirements in the content area 

• Demonstrate effective tutoring habits

• Mentor tutors

• Tutor as needed

• Assist with the embedded tutoring program

• Manage tutor work schedules (Excel, Trac Cloud, MS Word)

• Assist with tutor training as necessary 

• Develop presentations as necessary

• Assist tutors with presentation development

• Appear at promotional events as necessary 

• Assist with CAA Marketing

• Handle issues on tutoring floor (excessive noise, inappropriate behavior, tutor/student concerns)

• Troubleshoot issues at the CAA front desk or with CAA technology 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director or the Center for Academic Achievement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree completed by date of hire.

• Proficiency in course content for 100-300 level Science courses

• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong writing/critical thinking ability

• Ability to work independently, find resources, answer questions, and solve problems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

• Availability weekdays between 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Biology/Chemistry.

• Teaching/Tutoring experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.