Title: TSC Hourly Tutor

Position Type:

College: Trinidad State College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: TSC Director of SSS

Campus: Trinidad Alamosa Campus

Location: Alamosa

Salary Range: 15.16 per hour

Who We Are:

Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925, and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs.

Job Summary:

Position Summary
The TRIO SSS Hourly Tutor plays a critical role in the academic success of our program participants. Tutors provide high-quality, personalized academic assistance to help students master course content, develop independent learning strategies, and build academic confidence. This position requires a patient, empathetic, and knowledgeable individual who can adapt their teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and diverse student backgrounds.

osition Summary
The TRIO SSS Hourly Tutor plays a critical role in the academic success of our program participants. Tutors provide high-quality, personalized academic assistance to help students master course content, develop independent learning strategies, and build academic confidence. This position requires a patient, empathetic, and knowledgeable individual who can adapt their teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and diverse student backgrounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities
• Academic Instruction: Conduct one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for TRIO SSS participants in specific academic subjects (e.g., Algebra, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, English Composition).
• Skill Development: Assist students in cultivating essential academic skills, including time management, effective notetaking, critical thinking, and exam preparation strategies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely logs of all tutoring sessions, noting student progress, areas of difficulty, and attendance using the college's designated tracking system.
• Collaboration: Communicate regularly with the TRIO SSS Director and Academic Advisors regarding student progress, recurring academic challenges, and potential interventions.
• Professional Development: Attend all mandatory orientation sessions, ongoing tutoring workshops, and scheduled staff meetings to continuously improve instructional techniques.
• Mentorship: Serve as a positive academic role model, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging environment that motivates students to persist in their educational goals.

Competencies/KSAs:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Academic Standing: Must have completed at least one semester of college coursework with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
2. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in clear, accessible terms.
3. Empathy and Patience: Demonstrated ability to work patiently with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Selection Process:

Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

Application Instructions: 

Closing
Closing date for receipt and consideration of candidates is:
Incomplete applicant files may not be considered. Screening of applications to begin immediately.

Inquiries
Yvette Atencio, Human Resources – (800) 621-8752, ext. 5538 or (719) 846-5538

Additional Information/Benefits:

Notice To All Applicants
Former employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within your application materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State College and will not be returned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY
This position has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report all crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students or Human Resources Department at Trinidad State College.

This position must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College.

This position is responsible for development of student training and awareness programming for the athletic team regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, which includes sexual misconduct, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College as well as the College Athletic Director.

This position is responsible for development of primary prevention and awareness programs for the athletic team for incoming students as well as ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns pursuant to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act on dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in collaboration with College staff responsible with overseeing Clery Act compliance.

For information regarding Trinidad State College Security, including crime statistics for the Trinidad and Alamosa campus and surrounding area, please see the Trinidad State College Campus Security website at: http://www.trinidadstate.edu/campus-security.html. For a hard copy report please contact 719-846- 5618

TSC Mission Statement
Trinidad State’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse communities by providing quality educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Please note student employees are not eligible to contribute to PERA.
Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. TSC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under “Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information.” Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC.
Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.