STUDENT- Math PT OAOA Summer Institute 2025

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

48d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Role and Responsibilities: Work closely with SI students, supporting their academic development and acclimation to the program and IC. Attend all math course sessions and meet weekly with the math faculty; ensure full understanding of course syllabus and any online materials, including Canvas. Supervise study hours and facilitate study groups as necessary. Assist students with course content and academic skills that will result in a positive academic experience at IC (study & exam skills; class engagement, timely submission of assignments, developing relationships with IC faculty/staff, etc.). Serve as a positive role model using appropriate language, exemplifying a positive attitude and modeling behavior expected from students. Complete tutoring logs weekly for 1:1 and/or group sessions with students. Ensure understanding of the SI Policies and Procedures and enforce all SI policies and procedures as well as Ithaca community standards. Work with SI supervising staff on a regular basis (SI Coordinator, SI professional staff) Participate in weekly team meetings and maintain open and timely communication with appropriate SI staff as instructed. Perform other duties as assigned. Peer Tutor Skills and Qualifications: Evidence of strong math ability, demonstrated through coursework and other measures Demonstrated understanding of Summer Institute goals and priorities Ability to exercise patience and creativity in working with students who may be struggling with content and motivation to complete work while ensuring student accountability and growth Judgement; ability to establish professional boundaries Preference for previous experience providing tutoring or other academic support, including education courses OAOA membership strongly preferred and PTs must be returning Ithaca College students Compensation: $16 per hour, 25 hours per week (14 hrs during training week). On-campus housing and meal plans included. Dates of employment: Monday, June 22, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Requirements

Evidence of strong math ability, demonstrated through coursework and other measures
Demonstrated understanding of Summer Institute goals and priorities
Ability to exercise patience and creativity in working with students who may be struggling with content and motivation to complete work while ensuring student accountability and growth
Judgement; ability to establish professional boundaries
PTs must be returning Ithaca College students

Nice To Haves

Preference for previous experience providing tutoring or other academic support, including education courses
OAOA membership strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with SI students, supporting their academic development and acclimation to the program and IC.
Attend all math course sessions and meet weekly with the math faculty; ensure full understanding of course syllabus and any online materials, including Canvas.
Supervise study hours and facilitate study groups as necessary.
Assist students with course content and academic skills that will result in a positive academic experience at IC (study & exam skills; class engagement, timely submission of assignments, developing relationships with IC faculty/staff, etc.).
Serve as a positive role model using appropriate language, exemplifying a positive attitude and modeling behavior expected from students.
Complete tutoring logs weekly for 1:1 and/or group sessions with students.
Ensure understanding of the SI Policies and Procedures and enforce all SI policies and procedures as well as Ithaca community standards.
Work with SI supervising staff on a regular basis (SI Coordinator, SI professional staff)
Participate in weekly team meetings and maintain open and timely communication with appropriate SI staff as instructed.
Perform other duties as assigned.