Homeoffice eTutor - Temporary/Hourly at Big Bend Community College, WA

About the Department

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an eTutor in the college's Bonaudi Library Department.

The eTutor position fulfills the requirement for BBCC to be part of the eTutoringOnline.org consortium which allows us to provide free online tutoring services in multiple subject areas to our students. This position is for a tutor in the Online Writing Lab. The duties and responsibilities include advising students how they can improve their written assignments. The tutor will use an online format to receive student assignments and return suggestions for improvement.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely; however the candidates must reside in the state of Washington.
 

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement.  We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.    

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms 

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

This position is open until filled.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Position Duties

• Complete required eTutor training.
• Critiquing written assignments submitted by students to the online eTutoring service.  These assignments include written work in all subject areas.
• Communication with the Director of eTutoringOnline and their supervisor at BBCC to schedule time for tutoring and keeping up with information and training provided by the consortium.

OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.  

• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s values.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.  

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or higher in English or closely related field from a regionally-accredited institution.
• Teaching and or tutoring experience.
• Access to a reliable Internet connection.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with word processing  and web based applications.
• Ability to critique written work competently, giving helpful suggestions to the student.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN: 

• Teaching writing, preferably at the college level.

• Knowledge of standard documentation styles.

• Online communication with students.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

• A willingness to follow the protocols and practices of the eTutoringOnline consortium, including constructing responses according to its rubric.

• Regular and consistent attendance. 
• A willingness or desire to work on weekends.

• Ability to accurately report hours worked. 
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing, and preferably, verbally.

• Experience with a range of assignments, styles, and stages of the writing process.
• Empathy and understanding of the difficulties faced by a diverse group of learners.
• The ability to craft tactful, constructive responses to students regardless of the student’s skill or education level.

• The ability to guide a student through a tough spot using open-ended questions and without simply solving the problem for the student.

• A desire to improve personal tutoring skills by taking advantage of additional training sessions and constructive feedback.

Other Qualifications

This position is open until filled.    Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*  Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting. 
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees.  Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:  You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions.  Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. 

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment.  Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.  

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.  

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.   Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.  

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa.   In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.  

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA  98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at [email protected].  

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus.  Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.  The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies pageof the BBCC website.  Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community.  Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website.  If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.