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Job Description:
Center for Student Success Peer Tutors are student leaders and learning coaches that provide course content-specific peer tutoring for their fellow students in high needs and other courses. Peer Tutors also assist tutees with building collegiate level study skills and learning strategies that will enhance critical thinking and understanding of course material.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in small groups (learning cooperatives), peer learning groups (PLuGs) and in one-on-one settings, Peer Tutors will help tutees with adult development related to collegiate level academic responsibilities. Work with 1 to 3 (or more based on schedule and demand) individuals or groups at a time and attend scheduled team meetings and periodic administrative meetings and/or ad hoc trainings.
Peer Tutors are trained in tutoring and coaching pedagogy in our REQUIRED 0-1 credit online asynchronous tutor training course (COLL 21500). This 7-module course is self-paced so that Peer Coaches can tutor as they learn. Some students will be exempt from taking COLL 21500 (Senior standing, completion of, or current enrollment in BIOL 28000 or PHYS 28000).
Qualifications:
Excellent academic standing & recommended by current IC faculty (GPA 3.0 or above)
Excellent judicial standing (no current Student Conduct violations)
Excellent communication skills
Desire to grow and learn
Commitment to student academic success
One semester of course experience at Ithaca College
Preferred Qualifications - all of the above, plus:
Experience as tutor or teaching assistant
Sophomore standing
Understands the principles, practices, and responsibilities of cultural humility and safety for diverse populations
Pay Rate: $15.80-$16.10
Instruction to Applicants
Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu. Screening will begin immediately.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Salary : $16 - $16
