STUDENT PEER TUTOR PART TIME

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 

Harold Washington College is currently seeking a Part-Time Student Peer Tutor for the Academic Support Department. A Peer Tutor provides academic assistance and support to other students, providing individual and/or group tutoring to assist students in developing competency in course work, improve study skills and become independent learners. 

Eligibility Requirements:

- Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States

- Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago

- Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes

- Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate

- Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)

- Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions

- Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

- All positions are “employment at-will”

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Peer Advisor assists other students with issues related to course selection, major selection and adjusting to college life in general.

2. Acquaints new students with CCC policies, procedures, requirements and registration information.

3. Participates in registration activities including explaining course requirements.

4. Works closely with the Dean’s Office and faculty advisors during New Student Orientation week.

5. Provides information about the re-admission, withdrawal and other academic transactions and refers students to College Advisors for further assistance, if necessary.

6. Provides information to other students about extracurricular activities.

7. Directs students in need of tutorial services, personal counseling or academic services to the appropriate college or community resources.

8. Participates in on-campus College recruiting activities.

9. Copies materials used for recruiting activities, admissions, registration and orientation.

10. Sets a positive/supportive introduction to the college for new and returning students.

11. Attends training sessions as required.

12. Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago

- Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago; knowledge of specific major or program.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.

- Knowledge of computer software programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, national origin, unfavorable discharge from military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. 

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

This job description is developed to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work. 11/2007