The Lead Tutor position focuses on providing leadership and learner-centered tutoring support in PPSC’s Tutoring Centers. Our tutors guide students in developing independent learning skills to improve their confidence and success in the classroom. The tutor role also requires maintaining accurate documentation of tutoring sessions and actively participating in department training. Additionally, tutors are expected to effectively communicate with college personnel to help promote and further develop our services. In addition to tutoring, Lead Tutors serve in a mentorship role for the department and are responsible for the onboarding and evaluation of tutor and Front Desk employees. This position reports to one of two Coordinators of Academic Tutoring. Flexibility in this role and adherence to Pikes Peak State College’s and the Academic Resource’s division staff policies is expected.

This is a temporary part-time hourly position, not to exceed 28 hours per week. Position availability will vary by campus and tutoring subjects.  

Essential Functions

Tutoring Responsibilities

• Provide learner-centered tutoring support in-person at a PPSC campus usually within a designated Tutoring Center
• Conduct individual or group tutoring in-person by appointment or drop-in usually within a designated Tutoring Center
• Online tutoring may be asked of this position in special circumstances
• Ensure effective tutoring methodologies are being utilized with a strong emphasis on understanding and supporting the student/teacher relationship
• May be asked to conduct classroom visits to market and promote services and/or to provide tutoring support in the classroom.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and department staff
• Must use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook (PPSC Work Email), and Navigate360 while working and utilize systems to effectively communicate with supervisors, department staff and students.
• Must report on tutoring sessions within Navigate360 in an accurate and timely manner
• Cannot be scheduled to work less than 8 hours per week
• Attend all required Tutoring Department trainings
• Paid participation in professional development opportunities when held during scheduled work hours
• Under the direction of a Coordinator of Academic Tutoring, conduct classroom visits to promote services and/or to tutoring support in the classroom
• Help the Center’s Front Desk team keep the tutoring space clean and materials up to date
• Adhere to student and staff policies as determined by Pikes Peak State College, Academic Resources Division and Tutoring Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a tutoring supervisor

Lead Tutor Responsibilities

• Support supervisor in managing and training department staff
• Assigned staff within the Tutoring Center Department and are required to conduct staff observations
• Monitors staff performance and administers corrective actions or policy guidance as necessary
• Lead sessions during all required Tutoring Department trainings
• Is the center’s point of contact for their tutoring subjects and is responsible for creating and implementing standards for their subjects
• Under the direction of a Coordinator of Academic Tutoring, communicate and collaborate with academic departments to promote services or stay current on best practices
• Will be contracted and scheduled to work 28 hours per week
• Are expected to work opening or closing shifts
  • View hours of operation on PPSC’s Tutoring Center Website
• Perform other lead duties as assigned by a tutoring supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a paid college level tutor.
• Prior tutoring position at Pikes Peak State College.
• Experience training or onboarding new staff.
• Minimum of 3.0 Cumulative GPA at the time of application.
• List subjects areas and courses seeking to tutor (i.e. English or Math and course  College English Composition I or College Algebra).
• Attached unofficial college transcripts that show completed grade of a “B” or better for courses seeking to tutor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of experience as a paid college level tutor.
• Experience in a paid leadership or supervisory role.
• Engagement in professional development and being a life-long learner.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

This is a temporary part-time hourly position, not to exceed 28 hours per week.   

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.