Academic Tutor in Math & Science, MARC, Learning Resources Division

Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.

Job Description:

To provide tutoring services for students currently enrolled in classes at the college, and to address general needs of the college. Assist faculty, staff, students and visitors while at Virginia Highlands Community College. Provide administrative, outreach, and clerical support to the MARC and the library as needed.

• Greets students, faculty, staff and visitors upon entry into the MARC.
• Assists students who need academic support in the MARC in approved subject area(s).
• Direct students, faculty, and staff to the MARC coordinator to make tutoring appointments, and assist in making appointments as needed.
• Check students in upon arrival and maintain records of sessions.
• Promptly and politely serve patrons, students, faculty, and staff in the MARC and elsewhere in the LRC and on campus as needed.
• Promptly and politely answer the telephone and respond to questions, refer, and/or transfer the call as appropriate.
• Assist with receipt of new materials when needed. Duties may include unpacking large and small boxes and carrying materials to shelves.
• Maintain confidentiality when assisting students.
• Sign in students upon beginning any/all tutoring.
• Assist the MARC coordinator with programming/events.
• Maintain the physical area of the MARC by organizing and tidying the space.
• Assist the library staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain customer service mentality.
• Communicate well.
• Use good interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Maintain attention to detail and careful work.
• Maintain reliability and punctuality.
• Remain motivated to help students achieve success.
• Maintain professionalism and kindness when communicating with/assisting students, faculty, staff and patrons.

Maintain customer service mentality:

• Communicate well
• Use good interpersonal and telephone skills
• Maintain attention to detail and careful work
• Maintain reliability and punctuality
• Remain motivated to help students achieve success
• Maintain professionalism and kindness when communicating with/assisting students, faculty, staff and patrons

This is not a remote position. The vacancy is an on‑site role.

Special Assignments

May 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

• Grade of no less than B in the desired subject (no C, D, F, W, I)
• Prior tutoring/teaching/student support experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes 29 hours per week
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and Google docs.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Work experience in community colleges or other higher education settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to tutor in multiple disciplines

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE\_3105P

Recruitment Type General Public \- G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 03/31/2026

Job Close Date 04/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Contact Name Tiffany VanBuren

Email tvanburen@vhcc.edu

Phone Number 276\-739\-2425

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging \& Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \& Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service\-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800\-552\-5019, or DBVI at 800\-622\-2155

Additional Information

To be considered a state application, resume and cover letter must be submitted.

May 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.

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.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non\-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E\-Verify Statement

VCCS 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.