What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Education Student Worker position at Mississippi University for Women?
Essential Duties
Position Summary:
The Education Peer Tutor and Support Assistant provides academic support to education majors, serving as a peer tutor for upper-level coursework and assisting with administrative and event duties when not tutoring. The position offers a valuable opportunity for an upper-level education major to develop leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills while supporting their peers and the operations of the Department of Education and Center for Education Support.
Primary Responsibility: Peer Tutoring (50%)
Provide tutoring support to education majors in core education courses and subject-specific areas, as requested.
Administrative and Support Duties (50%)
Staff the front desk in the EDHS building lobby, serving as a resource for visitors and students.
Hours of Availability
This position is ideal for an education major seeking to gain experience in tutoring, leadership, and professional support within a higher education environment. Candidates must be comfortable working independently and assisting peers academically while contributing to administrative and event support tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Must be an upper-level education major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Satisfactory academic performance in core education courses.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in tutoring sessions.
Position Summary:
The Education Peer Tutor and Support Assistant provides academic support to education majors, serving as a peer tutor for upper-level coursework and assisting with administrative and event duties when not tutoring. The position offers a valuable opportunity for an upper-level education major to develop leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills while supporting their peers and the operations of the Department of Education and Center for Education Support.
Primary Responsibility: Peer Tutoring (50%)
Provide tutoring support to education majors in core education courses and subject-specific areas, as requested.
- Host scheduled tutoring hours in the EDHS building during designated open hours.
- Offer after-hours tutoring sessions via Zoom by appointment.
- Assist students with understanding course content, assignments, study strategies, and classroom applications.
- Maintain tutoring session records and provide supervisors feedback on common challenges and student progress.
Administrative and Support Duties (50%)
Staff the front desk in the EDHS building lobby, serving as a resource for visitors and students.
- Pick up and deliver post office and campus mail.
- Act as a building runner for interdepartmental tasks.
- Maintain organization and inventory of office and educational materials.
- Perform routine clerical duties, including scanning, laminating, filing, and data entry.
- Assist education students with checking out and returning materials from the resource center.
- Support seasonal event setup and teardown (e.g., holiday décor, teacher appreciation, and special campus themes).
- Set up tables and materials for recruitment events on campus.
Student may set their own schedule. Typical schedule:
In EDHS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Zoom Availablility for Students: Tuesday, Thursday 5-7 (online appointments)
Background Check Statement
In EDHS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Zoom Availablility for Students: Tuesday, Thursday 5-7 (online appointments)
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
02/06/2025
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
