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Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Inside Higher Ed, Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60432

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Position Title: Student Employee, Peer Tutor. Status: Part time. Department: Tutoring and Learning Center. Division: Student Development. Reports To: Manager, Tutoring and Learning Center. Classification: Non-exempt. Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour. (Position is FWS Eligible)

Responsibilities

Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.

Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in one or more of the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math.

Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities using Navigate.

Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers to help create awareness of tutorial services as well as other services offered through the TLC.

With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.

Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as may be required.

Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.

Assist with light office work including but not limited to: keeping the TLC appearance neat, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.

Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.

Assist with note-taking duties as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored – preference given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area.

Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits hours at JJC in the fall/spring semester.

Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

TLC Manager approval.

One faculty reference.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.

Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.

Patience, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more faculty references.

Previous work experience.

Ability to work in the TLC for at least one full academic year.

English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

Normal office physical demands.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Work Schedule

Varies by semester – several student workers hired each semester.

Benefits Click on the link below for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Student Employees/Student Internal Internships | Joliet Junior College

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

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