Tutor

Position Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The MCW student tutor assists in the development and implementation of various tutoring programs by providing a review of material and application of information to their specified peer student body (M1 – M4s, MD/PhD, Graduate, and/or PharmD) through one-on-one tutoring, large and small group formats, Q &A, high yield discussion, and practicum type educational formats that correspond to required course work.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS

Build Trust: Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed-upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.

Foster Communication: Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross-cultural sensitivity.

Display Stewardship: Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work effectively with Course Directors, faculty members, Program Manager of Academic Support and Enrichment, and other tutors to develop a solid teaching plan for integration of information and focus of relevant information with applicability.
• Effectively assist students in resolving deficiencies to enhance academic performance.
• Provide effective learning and study skill techniques to enhance understanding and integration.
• Communicate appropriately in a professional and supportive manner with students, tutors, and faculty.
• Provide USMLE type examples to enhance learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If assigned as an Academic Enhancement tutor…

• Provide group sessions on a weekly basis
• Provide review and Q & A sessions prior to exams.

IMPORTANT DATES
Applications accepted from 2/1/24-2/18/24

Preferred Schedule:

Varies

Position Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be an MCW M2, M3, M4, PharmD, or graduate student
Experience: None

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: None
Experience: Teaching/tutoring experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience providing learning strategies to diverse learners
• Good understanding and application of teaching from a team-based and problem-solving approach.
• Familiarity with MCW’s medical school, graduate school, or PharmD curriculum
• Ability to work with others within a team framework
• Experience conducting educational presentations
• Experience with large and small group facilitation
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and have good communication skills
• Good grasp of creative problem solving
• Ability to research for new resources to enhance learning
• Ability to listen and provide constructive feedback
• Be available and flexible for students and faculty

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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