Tutor Mentor
Job Summary
This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
Reports to the Director of the McNair Scholars Program.
The tutor mentor is responsible for ensuring tutoring services are administered in accordance with the requirements of the McNair Scholar’s Program.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
Duties
- Provide in-person and virtual tutoring sessions to enhance academic skills.
- Track participants' GPA and academic progress, addressing any challenges or areas needing improvement.
- Tutor specific academic subjects to individuals or small groups, applying effective study methods to boost understanding and confidence.
- Maintain detailed records of tutoring sessions, including topics covered, progress, and feedback, while ensuring accurate documentation.
- Offer mentoring to support academic and personal growth, maintaining a supportive and confidential environment.
- Coordinate with relevant support staff, share insights with team members, and continuously assess and improve tutoring strategies based on participant feedback
On Campus Job Location
- 400 N LBJ House (400 N LBJ Dr. San Marcos Texas 78666)
- Other locations if applicable (College of Education, Alkek Library)
Direct Supervisor
- McNair Scholars Program Director (Anna Partin)
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Evenings and weekends if needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university.
- Enrollment in a graduate degree program at Texas State University.
- Good academic standing (preferred 3.0 GPA) in related content classes and successfully tutored courses.
- Minimum of two years of experience tutoring on a variety of subjects.
- Ability to document all tutoring services and track academic progress.
- Knowledgeable and confident in course materials, learning/study methods, and able to tutor specific subjects to individuals or small groups while providing mentoring services and maintaining confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-4 years of experience tutoring on a variety of subjects.
- Experience guiding college students through the research/graduate school enrollment process.
Employee Evaluation Process
- Weekly and monthly (informal)
- End of each Semester (formal) facilitated by Program Director.
Pay Rate Determination
- The pay rate is determined by the institution’s payrate for graduate student pay and is evaluated on an annual basis. University Pay Plan : Office of Human Resources : Texas State University (txst.edu)
- This is a grant-funded position, and as such not subject to annual increases in salary.