Peer Tutor - Student Support Services

Indian River State College • Fort Pierce, FL

17d • $15

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with the Academic Coach, Transfer Coach and Program Assistant/Data Specialist of the SSS program to create a learning environment that promotes student academic success. Providing peer tutoring to SSS program participants. Contacting and encouraging SSS program participants to utilize tutorial assistance available through SSS and other college resources. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with the Program Director, Academic Coach, Transfer Coach, and Program Assistant/Data Specialist to provide tutorial assistance and academic support to SSS program participants. Contacting SSS participants for tutoring needs. Providing assistance in tracking participant progress by maintaining accurate tutorial records. Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director, Academic Coach, Transfer Coach, and Program Assistant/Data Specialist. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Enrollment as a full or part time student at Indian River State College with grades of a “B” or higher in the tutorial subject area. Must possess excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Ability to work with students from culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. Ability to work independently as well as with others. Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Requirements

• Enrollment as a full or part time student at Indian River State College with grades of a “B” or higher in the tutorial subject area.
• Must possess excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with students from culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications.
• This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.
• IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Academic Coach, Transfer Coach and Program Assistant/Data Specialist of the SSS program to create a learning environment that promotes student academic success.
• Providing peer tutoring to SSS program participants.
• Contacting and encouraging SSS program participants to utilize tutorial assistance available through SSS and other college resources.
• Working with the Program Director, Academic Coach, Transfer Coach, and Program Assistant/Data Specialist to provide tutorial assistance and academic support to SSS program participants.
• Contacting SSS participants for tutoring needs.
• Providing assistance in tracking participant progress by maintaining accurate tutorial records.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director, Academic Coach, Transfer Coach, and Program Assistant/Data Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees