What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Tutor - TRIO Student Support Services position at Southeast Arkansas College?
Job Description: Student Support Services (SSS) tutors must possess expertise in specified academic content areas and in study skills. Tutors meet with SSS program participants on an individual or group basis and are responsible for facilitating the arrangement of times and locations for tutoring sessions. SSS tutors must be successful SEARK students, and must be flexible, patient, and sensitive to the specific needs of the SSS student population.
The Peer Tutor assists student learning by helping to clarify specific course content, assignments or materials and promoting/modeling the use of appropriate study strategies.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and/or small group tutoring sessions in approved subjects with assigned tutee(s) at scheduled times in Tutoring Central or other designated or pre-approved areas, or via video conferencing as needed
- Adheres to all institutional tutoring guidelines and training
- Outline an hourly tutoring schedule weekly
- Responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and improve their academic performance
- Teach skills regarding study strategies, note-taking, and answering test questions
- Assist with completing assignments, homework, projects, test preparation, and papers related to the tutors subject area
- Informs and/or consults with tutoring supervisor if problems are encountered or the need arises for assistance related to a specific tutoring situation
- Works cooperatively with institutional and support staff to deliver a cohesive tutoring program and responds professionally to diverse student needs
- Participates in all tutoring training sessions and tutoring staff meetings as requested
- Respect students right to confidentiality and follow legal guidelines regarding dispersing information
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of each tutoring session and report tutoring records as required
Required Qualifications:
- Full-time student with at least 24 or more earned credit hours.
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A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all post-secondary coursework
- If tutoring in math, have a 19 on the ACT or a 255 on the ACCUPLACER
- If tutoring in English/Reading, have a 19 on the ACT or a 251 on the ACCUPLACER
- An official transcript
- Positive instructor referral/recommendation for course(s) being tutored
- Ability to establish rapport with students and communicate well with students and faculty
- Applicable knowledge of selected subject area(s)
Salary: Hourly based on qualifications
Application Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure:
All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online applications. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Applicant Documents:
- Complete SEARK application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial College Transcripts (Please Note: Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment.)
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