What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker- LSC Peer Tutor position at HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Duties
Tutors provide academic support, in a kind and patient manner, for a variety of subject areas at HCC. All tutors work with students on site in the Learning Support Center.
Special Skills Needed
Tutors must demonstrate proficiency in the content area(s) for which they apply, as well as the ability to convey their knowledge to students at all skill levels. All LSC tutors must have earned an A or B in the content area to be tutored (or have justified equivalent experience), along with obtaining an instructor reference for the content area.
All tutors must be able to tutor one of the major subject areas: math, science, and/or writing. Additional subjects such as engineering, business, or foreign language are a plus.
Applicants will be evaluated through an interview process that may include skills testing and role play. Candidates wishing to tutor writing must also submit an academic writing sample.
Now hiring for Spring 2025
Hours Per Week
4 - 20
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: Applications will NOT be considered complete without the following:
- Unofficial transcript (PDF) - Unofficial HCC transcripts can be downloaded from the Academics menu on Self Service.
- Current class schedule (PDF) - For more info, see https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/self-service-tutorials
- Subject area reference(s) - Please provide contact information for one or more references who can verify your competence in the subject area(s) you wish to tutor. Previous HCC instructors are preferred, if available.
All candidates must also complete a tutor information and availability form (applicants will receive this directly by HCC email after submitting the application).