Virginia's Community Colleges

Working Title Tutor

Role Title 

Role Code 

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band 

Position Number 293W0037

Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College

Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range $15/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category C-Technician

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule 

M-F, Hours vary between 8 am – 5 pm, up to 20 hours/week

Sensitive Position No

Job Description 

The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 20 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, this diverse community is filled with multi-national and multi-billion-dollar industries, military installations, colleges and universities, national space, science, and research centers, museums, parks, and hundreds of small businesses and community organizations that are the heartbeat to the region.

This posting covers tutoring at all Virginia Peninsula Community College sites and campuses. These positions are hourly wage and do not guarantee a certain number of hours per week.

The incumbent/s will be working on an as-needed basis; however, all Tutors will have assigned hours to be present for tutoring.

The Position:

Under the supervision of the Tutoring Coordinator:

• Provide in-person individual tutoring to students requesting academic assistance in college courses in a face-to-face setting.
• Participate in all required tutor training and workshops.
• Provide the Tutoring Coordinator with a schedule of availability that does not interfere with class schedule. Any schedule changes must be reported to the Tutoring Coordinator 24 hours in advance.
• Communicate with the Tutoring Coordinator about tutee absences and lateness, as well as any additional issues that may arise.
• Maintain records of student contacts and statistics.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students from all educational levels, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Exercise patience in all learning situations.
• Maintain tutor/student confidentiality of all academic and personal information.
• Uphold high standards, avoiding falsification and cheating.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Tutors must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and be in good academic standing.

Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• KSA's/Required Qualifications
• Open to currently enrolled Virginia Peninsula Community College students (dual-enrollment students are not eligible) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and in good academic standing.
• Faculty referral by an Instructor in the subject area in which they tutor.
• Document an earned A or B in courses to be tutored with transcripts, if necessary.
• Participate in a hands-on tutoring demonstration for math and foreign language applicants who have not taken recent math and foreign language courses at Virginia Peninsula Community College.

Additional ConsiderationsNone

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required TravelMinimal

Posting Number FWS_089P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 99

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Job Open Date 01/07/2025

Job Close Date 12/31/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name Carla Brooks

Email brooksc@vpcc.edu

Phone Number 757-825-2913

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Additional Information 

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement 

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA StatementThe VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/80490

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