Student TRIO Peer Tutor

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

57d • $13 - $13

About The Position

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), also known as TRIO, is much more than a program, we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KU's Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, TRIO SSS aims to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive, personalized support services to eligible students, helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelor's degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor, have excellent verbal and written communication, and tutoring skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall, we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with tutoring assignments.

Requirements

• 3.0 or better GPA in subject area/s to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• 12-15 credit hours in subject area/s to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• Experience communicating effectively with others as evidenced in application materials.

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge or experience in tutoring others
• Completion of one semester or more of coursework at the University of Kansas.
• Eligible for work-study

Responsibilities

• Attention to individual learning needs.
• Assist students in subject content preparations for class/tests.
• Review important concepts relevant to subject tutored.
• Assess learning progress and preparedness of students.
• Establish an environment of patience, encouragement, and rapport with students.
• Be punctual and consistent in attendance for tutoring sessions.
• Complete online time sheets as directed by the office manager/payroll supervisor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as directed by the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• Keep Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development informed of any tutoring issues.
• Attend all required tutor orientations, trainings, and team meetings, etc.
• Check KU email regularly for information/assignments.
• Tutors are requested to give a two-week notice before resignation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees