Supervision Received: Reports to Eileen Burke, Coordinator of Learning Assistance 
Services eburke@sunyorange.edu

Location: 2nd floor LRC 

Telephone: 341-4520, 341-4171 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

 

Provide individual and small group tutoring sessions in approved subjects. 

 

Facilitate learning as a guide and coach to assist the student to become a successful, 
independent learner. 

 

Increase and enhance mastery of concepts or applications of a specific course of study as 
presented by the course Instructor. 

 

Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the tutee�s potential for 
academic progress. 

 

As a member of the Learning Assistance Services team, a Professional Tutor is expected 
to maintain ongoing communication with the coordinator regarding tutoring issues 
including referral of tutees to other appropriate college resources as needed. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

.. Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study and learning 
strategies to promote independent learning. 
.. Encourage students to develop a systematic approach to studying that will serve 
them in any course. 
.. Participate in professional development offerings. 
.. Meet with Coordinator and Instructors to plan appropriate academic support for 
students. 
.. Assist Coordinator with Peer Tutor training activities. 
.. Perform other duties consistent with the position of Professional Tutor. 


 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

 

A Professional Tutor must demonstrate the ability to quickly establish rapport and 
communicate well with students and Instructors. He or she must have a Bachelor�s 
degree in the content area or a related subject area. A Professional Tutor must be 
approved for hire by both the Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services and the 
Academic Department Chairperson for the courses to be tutored. 

 

 RATE OF PAY 

 

$11.00 per hour.