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Job Description

Job title: Academic Tutor

Company: Prince George’s Community College

Job description: This is a grant-funded position through August 31, 2025.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director and Retention Specialist, the TRIO SSS Tutor will work on assisting assigned students in academic tutoring, to include note-taking, study skills, and review of online content including syllabi, etc.

Minimum Qualifications * High School diploma and four to five years of related experience or required course work/certification and or specialized skills/training.

• Or a combination of education and related experience for a total of four to five years.

High School diploma and completion of at least 30 credits hours at the collegiate level with an overall average of “B” or better (or GPA of 3.0 on 4-point scale) in major courses. Must have earned a grade of “A” in specific course in order to serve as tutor. Experience as a tutor or prior transferable experience preferred.

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

• Assists in providing tutoring to project participants.
• Provides in class or in-laboratory assistance.
• Provides general knowledge working with individual and small group tutoring in Developmental Reading, Writing, English, Math and English as a Second Language, as well as other subjects when tutor is qualified to tutor such subjects.
• Utilizes fully integrated computerized information system [Ellucian]
• Provides good customer service to participants of the program.
• Maintains tutoring files/grants records with accuracy and efficiency.
• Participates in tutor training meeting and staff development sessions.
• Prepares correspondence, program information, and services related hospitality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements * Must be available to work Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department.

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PGCC30211/12 GFF4

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)

• Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college/university
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
• Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above
• * Do you have a high school diploma and four to five years of related experience or required course work/certification and or specialized skills/training OR a combination of education and related experience for a total of four to five years?

• Yes
• No
• * Briefly describe your experience referenced in the previous question. Do not enter “See Resume”

(Open Ended Question) * * Please be advised that as required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing identity and that you are a U.S. Citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. It is the college’s policy that PGCC does not provide sponsorship for prospective employees. Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• HERC
• HigherEd Jobs
• Hispanic Outlook
• Indeed
• Personal Referral
• PGCC Website
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
• The Chronicle of Higher Ed
• The Washington Post
• Other: Please indicate below
• Educause
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected “Other” please indicate source:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents * Letter of Recommendation 1

• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Certifications – See Minimum Qualifications for type
• Other

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Expected salary: $15.02 per hour

Location: Largo, MD

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