Student Employee - Accounting/Business Tutor

Student Employee - Accounting/Business Tutor

Position Summary:

Student Employees are eligible to work on campus in a part-time capacity according to Ensign College Student Employment Policy. In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.

Hours: 15-19 hours a week during the semester, and the starting wage for all student employees is $14.00 per hour, with the possibility of a $.25 rate increase each semester of continued work based on merit.

Tutors in the Student Success Center at Ensign College provide tutoring assistance in one or more specific subject areas in which they have knowledge and expertise. Hiring preference will be given to those who are eligible to tutor more than one course/subject.
 

Specific Summary of Duties:

Accounting tutors provide help, clarify, and reinforce concepts taught in the classroom. Hours are flexible and can generally be scheduled according to the tutor’s class schedule. All tutoring will be done on campus.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Meet with students one-on-one, in small groups, via Zoom, or walk-in to provide learning assistance.

• Tutor in class when possible.

• Be familiar with the subject matter and reinforce the teaching methods used within the course.

• Build professional relationships with students and assist them in their individual tutoring needs.

• Uphold student confidentiality when appropriate.

• Maintain the CES Dress and Grooming Standards.

Upon hire, tutors will be required to:

• Attend additional mandatory staff training with the Tutoring Coordinator as needed.

Job Qualification:

• Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits and in good academic standing.

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Earned a minimum “B+” grade in Accounting, Business, and/or Finance courses for which they will provide tutoring

• Ability to produce effective written correspondence through email and other written communication.

• Ability to communicate effectively, listen, and respond appropriately.

• Highly self-motivated, hard-working, and creative, with great attention to detail.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with the supervisor, team members, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to solve problems and ask for clarification as needed.

• Proficient in Office 365 and Canvas.

• Receive an Ensign College faculty endorsement in each subject tutored (obtained by the Tutoring Coordinator).

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills while understanding and supporting the mission of the Student Success Center.

• Be confident in your ability to interact with diverse populations (cultural, disability, non-traditional students, etc.) and varying levels of academic skill.

• Be patient, kind, reliable, encouraging, and trustworthy.

• Have a strong attention to detail and follow all processes/procedures as required.

All student employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:

• Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits (3 per block) and in good academic standing.
• Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Commit to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.
• Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.