(Student Position) Peer Tutor

04 Jul 2024

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Position Details

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title

(Student Position) Peer Tutor

Department

Academics SC

Location

Sheridan

Posting Category

Student - Sheridan

Desired Start Date

08/29/2022

Hourly Rate (if applicable)

$9.50

Hiring Range

Full Salary Range

Benefits Summary

N/A

Months Worked Annually

Typical Work Schedule

Tentatively 6 positions available; Flexible hours, based on class schedule

Position Information

Posting Number

20150765P

Job Posting Date

06/01/2022

Initial Review Date

08/01/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

Peer tutors support academic progress of students by identifying learning challenges and reinforcing critical thinking. They identify learning challenges, provide academic insight, reinforce critical thinking and develop study skills with students.

Reports To

Library Information Specialist

Education/Qualifications

  • Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college
  • Sheridan College Student currently enrolled
  • Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or greater
  • Sheridan College Student currently enrolled in the dental hygiene program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Solid knowledge and course completion in subject area
  • Accurate record-keeping in online scheduler
  • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by effective oral and written communication
  • Professional demeanor and ability to work respectfully with diverse student populations
  • Proficiency to multi-task and proactively solve problems
  • Ability to creatively engage students in learning course content, developing study strategies & demonstrating time management skills
  • Willingness to learn new skills and prioritize on-the-job-training
  • Aptitude for generating positive learning outcomes from one-on-one interactions with peers

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Tutoring sessions take place in Kooi Library, Monday through Thursday, afternoons/evenings (or by special request).

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time

100%

Responsibility/Duty

  • Meet with students individually or in small groups both face-to-face and online
  • Integrate study strategies to promote independent learning
  • Collaborate with other members of academic support team, actively participate in training and staff meetings
  • Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions, file client reports, and ensure sessions are entered in tracking system
  • Attend required training and complete assigned tutorials for professional development
  • Support students with various learning abilities and generate referrals to appropriate campus resources
  • Maintain FERPA compliance

Full-time