Job Description

Primary Purpose

Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Tutoring Center and other various locations around campus as needed. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Provide class note to students who qualify for accessibility services. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material discussing the text predicting test questions formulating ideas for papers or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor.

The Southwestern tutoring program is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Tutors may earn up to three certifications (Initial Advanced and Master) by completing tutor training and tutoring hours. All tutors who wish to work for Southwestern are required to complete tutor training.

Interviews for this position will begin June 2026.

This position is open until filled. This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Sept 2026).

Description of Essential Functions

Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction (90% of Time)

1. Tutor students in approved subjects.
2. Support and encourage independent learning by applying training and following expected procedures.
3. Coordinate meetings and schedules with tutees as appropriate.
4. Serve as a resource for other tutors in same academic subject.
5. Complete required Tutor Training courses (ED 136 137 and 138) during the first year of tutoring. Training courses are offered at no cost and students will earn one credit for each course completed.
6. Complete and hand in all required paperwork following CRLA guidelines.
7. Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions.
8. Conduct self as a representative of the College in a responsible dependable honest and mature manner.
9. Complete FERPA training within first quarter and adhere to guidelines.

If assigned as a note taker:

1. Take complete and accurate notes for assigned classes. Note takers are to observe and make record of the class but do not participate in class discussion or other activities.
2. Be punctual for all scheduled classes sessions as assigned for notetaking.
3. Maintain confidentiality of student records.

Office/Clerical Work (10% of Time)

1. Answer phone calls and emails regarding tutoring program information. Direct and inform walk-in traffic.
2. Maintain a clean workspace including front desk area lounge spaces tables study rooms and computer stations.
3. Assist students with signing in/out of the Tutoring Center.
4. Stock supplies and maintain supply inventory of the Tutoring Center.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

High School Diploma or equivalent plus earned college credits.
Must have earned an A or B grade in desired tutoring subject and student must be recommended by an instructor.
Additionally tutors must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Additional Job Information

JOB TITLE: Laker Learning Commons Tutor	LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus
FTE: Up to 0.5 FTE	ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College
PAY LEVEL: Minimum Wage	EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Attached	REPORTS TO: Director of Adult & Pre-College Education and Tutoring
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary/Student	REVISION DATE : January 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this please For technical assistance with your application please call .

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy so before you begin please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs date of birth gender social security number and other protected information from your containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities skills effort or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR and . Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) OR Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at:

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