Peer Tutor
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Position Title: Peer Tutor (Student Worker)
Position Start/End Date: Ongoing
Department: Academic Success Center
Hours: Part-time: flexible working hours, based on need. Weekends may occasionally be requested.
Compensation: $11.00/Hour with $.25 raise with each yar of service
Department: Academic Success Center
Hours: Part-time: flexible working hours, based on need. Weekends may occasionally be requested.
Compensation: $11.00/Hour with $.25 raise with each yar of service
Job Description :
A Peer Tutor provides high-quality academic assistance to fellow undergraduate students. The core goal of a peer tutor is to help students develop critical thinking and study skills so they can become successful, independent learners. Peer tutors do not re-teach lectures or complete homework assignments for students; instead, they model effective problem-solving strategies and clarify complex course concepts.
Requirements: Student's GPA and grades will be monitored each term to be sure they meet the expected criteria.
- 3.0 GPA: Maintain a strong overall cumulative GPA
- Must have completed the specific course(s) being tutored with a high grade (A, A-, or B+); Student can choose what they are comfortable tutoring.
- Outstanding active listening and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to explain complex topics patiently to diverse learning levels.
- Ability to treat all students with dignity and build a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
- Peer Tutor must report absences and no shows or communicate any type of concerning behavior with supervisor.
- Since the tutoring schedule is shown through Microsoft Booking, the Peer Tutor must showcase their calendar availability on Outlook. If the tutor must cancel for any reason, it is their responsibility to reschedule their tutee in a timely manner.