Tutor - SPA 111/112/115/116/213

Illinois State • Normal, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center, a division of University College at Illinois State University, aims to assist students in making successful transitions, achieving educational goals, and realizing their academic potential. The center offers specialized communities, programs, and services, including facilitated study groups, writing assistance, learning workshops, and developmental and transitional courses. The tutor's role is to provide personalized help to students, requiring them to be friendly, helpful, and effective communicators. While tutoring is the primary responsibility, tutors will also perform other tasks assigned by graduate assistant supervisors and the Coordinator of Academic Support Services. Content tutors specifically provide weekly small-group tutoring for lower-level courses at Illinois State University. This application is for an applicant pool, and applications will be reviewed mid-semester or when staffing needs arise.

Requirements

• Overall GPA of at least 2.80
• A grade of A or high B in the course(s) in which the candidate is applying to tutor
• Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis
• Submit two Tutor Reference forms, with one completed by a faculty member in the tutoring subject area

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in the area in which they desire to tutor
• Able to convey knowledge clearly via the spoken and written word
• 3.00 GPA (priority consideration)
• Additional courses in the subject area applied for

Responsibilities

• Provide help tailored to each student's needs
• Communicate effectively
• Provide small-group tutoring on a weekly basis for lower level courses
• Complete 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