Peer Tutor, SC1TUTORSPEER (FA26)

College of DuPage

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a student worker position at the College of DuPage (COD). The Peer Tutor will provide tutoring to COD students in a variety of subjects, offering course-based academic assistance in areas where the tutor has subject-matter proficiency. The role also involves conducting class visits at the start of the semester to promote tutoring services and performing other assigned duties. Eligibility requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring or 1 credit hour for Summer, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (waived for first-semester students). Students qualifying for Federal Work Study will be hired using those funds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester or 1 credit hour for Summer semester.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Proficient in spoken and written English required.
Demonstrated proficiency (i.e., “A” or “B” grade in course) in courses/subject areas most frequently requested by faculty and students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

If a student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.
Experience with online interactive technology (i.e. Zoom) preferred.
Up-to-date skills in relevant technology.

Responsibilities

Provide tutoring to COD students in a variety of subjects.
Provide course-based academic assistance to students in courses where tutor has subject-matter proficiency.
Conduct class visits at start of semester to promote tutoring service options.
Other duties as assigned.