Student Worker - Elementary Reading Tutor - CIS HOT

Baylor University • Waco, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only. The Elementary Reading Tutor will assist students in the academic subject of reading, primarily by helping them with homework. Tutors are required to attend periodic meetings and professional trainings to enhance their effectiveness and are responsible for completing detailed service logs for each student they work with. This role involves working with local organizations and community partners, providing excellent customer service as a representative of the University, and potentially assisting with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs. The tutor will also help maintain good relationships with internal and external partners, serve as a source of information about community resources, and enhance outreach for the greater Waco community. Confidentiality of all pertinent information must be maintained, and the tutor may prepare and present information in group or workshop settings. All duties must be performed to support Baylor's mission, and the employee must comply with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Baylor University
• Must be federal work study eligible
• Must be Spanish speaking
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and computer proficiency
• Well-groomed and professional appearance
• Ability to function in diverse job situations
• Ability to transport oneself to and from the work site
• Must complete and clear Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with CIS Volunteer Director on scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of tutoring services
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all students
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with CIS staff
• Ensure the CIS program objectives are implemented as outlined contractually
• Maintain a working knowledge of CIS and district policies and procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Attend meetings, trainings and other required functions of CIS
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed