Hardin-Simmons University
HSU Workstudy ACE Tutorial Center Job at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, US, 79608
POSITION: HSU Workstudy ACE Tutorial Center
DEPARTMENT: Academic Advising
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Director of Undergraduate Advising and Disability Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
CONTACT INFORMATION: Carol Krueger at carol.krueger@hsutx.edu.
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
HSU Peer Tutors provide individual and/or centralized tutoring to students across a variety of courses. Peer Tutors help students clarify and review concepts taught in class. Tutoring is a "student-centered" activity, so the emphasis and content of each tutoring session is determined by the student's needs. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching, not a replacement for class attendance or participation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide subject-specific content help to students through either individual (scheduled) or centralized tutoring (drop-in) assistance;
Facilitate active learning;
Provide guidance and direction to tutees;
Refer tutees to appropriate college offices, departments or professionals, when necessary;
Maintain confidentiality of student performance;
Complete all required tutor training as a condition of employment;
Complete all required payroll paperwork required prior to the start of hire date;
Maintain accurate and regular records of tutoring sessions with provided Tutor Log;
Complete and Submit all tutor logs and timecards to Tutor Supervisor as posted on Student Payroll Calendar;
Complete and/or participate in regular evaluations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Maintain a course grade of B+ or higher for any HSU courses you plan to tutor (with faculty recommendation)
Attend mandatory tutor training to complete hours required towards tutor certification. (Tutor training is scheduled throughout the first and second semester of tutoring.)(Copy/paste position specific information here)
Supervision and Training:
All tutors are supervised and evaluated by Tutor Supervisor.
All tutors must participate in tutor training workshopswhich total 10 hours of training over 2 semesters. This will include 6 hours of face-to-faceworkshops and 4 hours of self-paced online training. Training will also include1-2 hours of peer tutor observation. The first two face-to-face training workshopsmust be completed during the tutor's first semester of work. We encourage all tutors to complete all 10hours of training within two semesters of employment. Once completed, trainedtutors will be eligible for certification. Our training program is being developed to align with College Readingand Learning Association's International Tutor Program
Certification (CRLAITTPC).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit for extended periodsof time; must be able to access and read student's documents; must be able torespond in writing to the student.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION:
Must maintain cumulative GPA of3.0.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
DEPARTMENT: Academic Advising
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Director of Undergraduate Advising and Disability Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
CONTACT INFORMATION: Carol Krueger at carol.krueger@hsutx.edu.
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
HSU Peer Tutors provide individual and/or centralized tutoring to students across a variety of courses. Peer Tutors help students clarify and review concepts taught in class. Tutoring is a "student-centered" activity, so the emphasis and content of each tutoring session is determined by the student's needs. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching, not a replacement for class attendance or participation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide subject-specific content help to students through either individual (scheduled) or centralized tutoring (drop-in) assistance;
Facilitate active learning;
Provide guidance and direction to tutees;
Refer tutees to appropriate college offices, departments or professionals, when necessary;
Maintain confidentiality of student performance;
Complete all required tutor training as a condition of employment;
Complete all required payroll paperwork required prior to the start of hire date;
Maintain accurate and regular records of tutoring sessions with provided Tutor Log;
Complete and Submit all tutor logs and timecards to Tutor Supervisor as posted on Student Payroll Calendar;
Complete and/or participate in regular evaluations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Maintain a course grade of B+ or higher for any HSU courses you plan to tutor (with faculty recommendation)
Attend mandatory tutor training to complete hours required towards tutor certification. (Tutor training is scheduled throughout the first and second semester of tutoring.)(Copy/paste position specific information here)
Supervision and Training:
All tutors are supervised and evaluated by Tutor Supervisor.
All tutors must participate in tutor training workshopswhich total 10 hours of training over 2 semesters. This will include 6 hours of face-to-faceworkshops and 4 hours of self-paced online training. Training will also include1-2 hours of peer tutor observation. The first two face-to-face training workshopsmust be completed during the tutor's first semester of work. We encourage all tutors to complete all 10hours of training within two semesters of employment. Once completed, trainedtutors will be eligible for certification. Our training program is being developed to align with College Readingand Learning Association's International Tutor Program
Certification (CRLAITTPC).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit for extended periodsof time; must be able to access and read student's documents; must be able torespond in writing to the student.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION:
Must maintain cumulative GPA of3.0.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.