Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Joliet Junior College•Romeoville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time student employee position in the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC), within the Student Development division. The Peer Tutor supports students through individual and small-group tutoring in one or more of these subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math. The role also contributes to the day-to-day operations and promotion of TLC services. This position reflects a continuous hiring need; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis while the posting remains active. The position is non-exempt and eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS). The hiring range is $15.00 per hour. Work hours vary by semester and are arranged around the student employee’s class schedule. 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.
Received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored.
Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at JJC during the fall/spring semester.
Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Approval from the TLC 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, effective working relationships with college and community members, demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area to be tutored.
Two or more faculty references.
Previous work experience.
Ability to work in the TLC 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 Academic Success Tracker.
Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers promoting tutorial services and other TLC services.
With coordinator assistance, select instructional support materials appropriate to individual student needs.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as required.
Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
Perform light office work, including keeping the TLC neat, 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.