Tutor (Economics)

Job Description – Tutor (Economics)

Regenesys is looking to appoint suitably qualified tutors who will assist with students success rate. Tutors will offer academic support to students to be successful in their studies. Tutors will provide both group and individual support for the School of Finance and the Business School at large on the basis of their expertise and qualifications. Tutors will meet with students according to scheduled times to go through and clarify concepts taught in class. Tutors will also help explain processes and to solve specific students regarding content. Tutors will work with their manager to support their own areas of professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

Provide online academic support to students
Prepare for and facilitate tutor sessions
Monitor students performance on assigned modules
Participate in assessment and moderation of student assignments and examinations
Invigilate student examinations
Ensure confidentiality regarding student records
Be professional and accommodative to students of all diversity
Participate in academic staff development sessions
Assist students with academic writing
Use student evaluation to improve own performance

Credentials and Experience

Proven experience and knowledge of student support
Experience and knowledge of the South African Higher Education landscape
Experience in tutoring economics as a subject
Relevant Honours/Masters degree (or in progress with same)

Skills

Must have facilitation skills
Must have good communication skills – written and verbal
Ability to solve complex problems
Must be computer proficient
Must be a team player

Qualities

Professional comportment
Reliable, trustworthy and empathetic
Pays attention to detail
Willing to work overtime when required
Timeline discipline
Harness diversity