Professional Content Tutor (part-time, 9-month position) | Aurora University - Military Veterans

Position Purpose: $purpose Core Competencies: Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning . Handle confidential information with tact and discretion. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Functions: Provide support through scheduled appointments, recitations, and drop-in sessions. Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring. Explore students' individual learning preferences and work to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimize their learning. Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions, and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress. Assist with outreach and follow-up with students who receive Academic Alerts to provide additional academic support. Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions. Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver recitations, exam reviews, and specialized group tutoring. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students. Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions. Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills. Essential Job Requirements: Education: Master's degree or higher in the discipline an applicant is applying for as a tutor. For example, a science-based field (e.g., biology, chemistry, ecology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, medicine, physical therapy, pharmacology) would be required for Biology, Chemistry, or Anatomy and Physiology Professional Tutors. Experience: Experience in higher education strongly preferred. Skills: Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity, and a desire to help. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, attention to detail, flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and personal responsibility. Able to interact with diverse personalities and populations with respect and sensitivity. Able to utilize technology effectively. Physical Requirements: Sitting or standing at desk/worktable with student(s); moving about the office; moving about the campus. Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to becoming a model university of the 21st century. Toward this effort we are determined to have a faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the cultural demographics of the greater Chicago area.