NVIT anticipates a requirement for one part-time term tutor at the Merritt campus. With one-time Skills Development Employment Benefit funding under the Labour Market Development Agreement, received by the Ministry of Advanced Education. This individual may be subject to variable scheduling based on institutional needs.
Job Summary:
The successful candidates will be responsible for tutoring students within their designated programs. The tutors are members of the Enrolment Services Division, and report to the Success Centre Manager. The incumbent must be willing to engage students in learning and support learner advancement in educational development goals with relevant tutoring and academic tools and support. The tutor will support learners in various subjects and collaborate with various members of the Enrolment Services team and divisions across the institute.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Provide personalized tutoring and academic support for students;
- Building and collaborating a working relationship with the Student Success Centre team, Elder’s, faculty, and staff;
- Promote and support student engagement in campus workshops, learning labs, mentorship opportunities, events and cultural activities;
- Support students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and across all platforms and modalities;
- Demonstrate an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and recognize the value of fostering a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Engage with students in a professional, trauma-informed, and inclusive manner;
- Support and/or facilitate academic workshops;
- Invigilate student exams in accordance with established policies and procedures;
- Maintain the upkeep of the Success Centre, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and functionality; and
- This agreement may be reduced or terminated at the discretion of the employer.
