Tutor - ECO 101/102

Illinois State • Normal, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center is a division of University College which exists to help students make successful transitions to Illinois State University, achieve their educational goals, and realize their academic potential in their first year and beyond. The Visor Center does this through specialized communities, programs, and services including facilitated study groups, writing assistance, learning workshops, and developmental and transitional courses. The tutor provides help tailored to each student's needs, so they must be friendly, desire to be helpful, and must be able to communicate effectively. While the main responsibility is tutoring, there will be other tasks as assigned by graduate assistant supervisors and the Coordinator of Academic Support Services. Content tutors provide small-group tutoring on a weekly basis, for lower level courses at Illinois State University.

Requirements

• Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 2.80.
• A grade of A or high B is usually required in the course(s) in which the candidate is applying to tutor.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be friendly and desire to be helpful.
• Must be able to complete functional expectations with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date.
• Must file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in the area in which they desire to tutor.
• Able to convey knowledge clearly via the spoken and written word.
• Priority consideration will be given to those with a 3.00 GPA.
• Additional courses in the subject area applied for would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group tutoring on a weekly basis for lower level courses at Illinois State University.
• Provide help tailored to each student's needs.
• Other tasks as assigned by graduate assistant supervisors and the Coordinator of Academic Support Services.

Benefits

• Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees