Student Worker - Peer Tutor (College of Health Science)

The Peer Tutor for the College of Health Sciences provides academic support to fellow students by helping them understand course material, develop effective study strategies, and build confidence as learners. Peer Tutors serve as positive role models and promote a collaborative, supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and/or small-group tutoring to College of Health Sciences students
• Assist students with understanding course concepts, assignments, and study materials
• Help students develop effective study, organization, time-management, and test-taking strategies
• Reinforce concepts presented by course instructors without completing assignments or coursework for students
• Encourage students to become independent and confident learners
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and welcoming tutoring environment
• Communicate regularly with the Learning Resource Center (LRC) regarding tutoring activities and student needs
• Maintain appropriate records of tutoring sessions, including attendance and services provided
• Participate in required tutor training, meetings, and professional development
• Refer students to appropriate faculty, academic support services, counseling, or other university resources when additional assistance is needed
• Follow all university, College of Health Sciences, and Learning Resource Center policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in the College of Health Sciences, required
• Demonstrate strong academic performance in the course(s) or subject area(s) for which tutoring is provided, required
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant course content, required
• Dependable, Responsible, and punctual, required
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, required
• Able to explain concepts clearly and work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professionalism, required
• Previous tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or leadership experience, preferred
• Recommendation from a faculty member, preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, preferred
• Willingness to complete peer tutor training, preferred

For initial application submit:

• Resume

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu