Academic Peer Assistant, Student Worker

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College is inviting applications for the role of Academic Peer Assistant, aimed at providing help to designated students in classroom activities. This role involves attending classes with students, ensuring they stay on task and complete their assignments while maintaining academic standards.

Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time, possess a minimum GPA of 2.0, and complete mandatory training. The position offers flexible work hours up to 20 hours a week at minimum wage.

Qualifications

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Must complete mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist a designated student with classroom activities.
• Ensure a good match and attend each class.
• Uphold institutional standards of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)

Minimum GPA 2.0

Job description

Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for an Academic Peer Assistant to provide assistance to a designated student with assigned classroom activities.

Student Workers Will Perform The Following Duties

• Complete the Academic Peer Assistant Training before meeting with the student.
• Meet with the student to ensure a good match.
• Attend each class with the student.
• Meet with the Accessibility Coordinator on a regular basis for the purpose of brainstorming solutions to existing challenges.
• Assist the student in staying on task, getting assignments done, and keeping the student focused on the class.
• Check student comprehension of assignments before leaving class and correct when necessary.
• Meet with instructor when necessary for clarifications of course content or assignments.
• Complete and submit timesheets in accordance with college established due dates.

Responsibilities

• Uphold LLCC’s mission, as well as certain standards of conduct within the College and in dealings with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Responsible for compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other regulations with regard to confidentiality of and access to student and other institutional records.

Student Workers will be paid minimum wage. Students are able to work up to 20 hours a week.

Requirements Include The Following

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment, with the exception of summer term.
• Complete LLCC’s mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum GPA 2.0.

If working with minors, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.