Peer Navigator

SUNY Schenectady County Community College • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Peer Navigator About SUNY Schenectady County Community College: SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel. Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others succeed academically? Do you excel in one or more subject areas and enjoy supporting your peers? We're hiring current students to serve as Peer Navigators - a part-time tutoring role designed to empower student success through peer-to-peer support. Reporting directly to the Director of Academic Services, Peer Navigators provide academic support to fellow students in designated content areas. This is an opportunity to build your resume, gain professional experience, and make a real impact in the student community.

Requirements

• Must be a current student in good academic standing
• Strong knowledge in one or more academic content areas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Familiarity with student-centered learning approaches and study strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and academic assistance to students in specific subject areas
• Utilize student-centered instructional strategies to promote understanding and engagement
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Communicate effectively with students and Academic Services staff
• Serve as a positive role model and academic resource for peers

What This Job Offers

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