Johnson County Community College
Position: Tutor I - Biology
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Weekday mornings & afternoons, 12 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $16.68-$21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods, refer students to other relevant resources, and assist with daily activities in the relevant resource center for Johnson County Community College (JCCC).
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma with successful completion of one year of undergraduate coursework in science and math in addition to specific courses such as General Biology, Cell Biology and Microbiology.
- Must be familiar with laboratory techniques.
- Require good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience.
- Ability to explain concepts in Biology, both orally and in written form in a one to one or small group setting.
Position Details
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) lower-level biology courses by helping students understand concepts clearly with the use of anatomical models and online resources and providing guidance with lab techniques including the use of microscope.
- Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.
- Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
- Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk and checkout resources when needed , ensure students are checked in/out, help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space and make sure students follow the policies of the center.
- Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations.
- Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.
- Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.
- Follow good work ethics by reporting on time at the center and staying the whole time according to the schedule and reporting absences in advance if possible; if not, in a timely manner so that alternate arrangements can be made .
Other duties as assigned.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts
Benefits Category
For Part-time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year
- Tuition discount for JCCC courses
- More flexibility on scheduling
Additional Incentives
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- Snow days
- Professional development funding and training opportunities
- Mentorship program
- Recognition and awards programs
- Employee wellness programs
About JCCC
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.