Nursing Peer Tutor - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University • Chicago, IL

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor serves as a resource for the undergraduate nursing students at Saint Xavier University. In this role, nursing students (in good standing) provide tutoring services; the Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor can assist with content clarification and reinforcement. The Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor collaborates with other members of the Tutor Team and with the Academic Success Coaches for the Nursing Program to promote students’ success in the Nursing Program at SXU. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work. Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors. Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

Requirements

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
• Good standing in the Undergraduate Nursing Program
• NGPA of 3.0 minimum
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive attitude
• Desire to serve others
• Ability to function as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

• bilingual preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provides content review and clarification for undergraduate nursing students.
• Maintains accurate records of student interactions; protects student privacy and upholds FERPA.
• Develops and facilitates Student Success Workshops as delegated by the Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor Supervisor.
• Demonstrates a commitment to SXU’s core values by respectfully serving individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills.
• Commits to regular weekly hours; demonstrates punctuality.
• Embodies professional behaviors in all interactions with students, staff, and faculty.
• Communicates with Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor Supervisor on a regular basis.

What This Job Offers

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