Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Joliet Junior College•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

Joliet Junior College is hiring student employees as Peer Tutors for the Tutoring and Learning Center. This is a continuous hiring need, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Tutors provide individual and small-group tutoring in one or more subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and Federal Work-Study eligible, with a hiring rate of $15.00 per hour. Several student workers are hired each semester, and the schedule varies by semester to accommodate class schedules. Student employees may work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and up to 28 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks with supervisor approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Earned an A or B in the subject area to be tutored.
Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at Joliet Junior College during the fall or spring semester.
Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Approval from the Tutoring and Learning Center Manager.
One faculty reference.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and faculty.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Patience, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to accept responsibility.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Completion of three or more courses in the subject area to be tutored (preference).
Two or more faculty references.
Previous work experience.
Ability to work in the Tutoring and Learning Center for at least one full academic year.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
Tutor students in individual and small-group sessions in one or more of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math.
Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities using Navigate.
Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers promoting tutorial services and other services offered through the Tutoring and Learning Center.
Select appropriate instructional support materials with coordinator assistance, recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as required.
Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
Assist with light office work, including maintaining a neat Tutoring and Learning Center, running errands on campus, preparing materials, filing, and photocopying.
Assist with the promotion and coordination of programs and events.
Assist with note-taking duties as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.