Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Joliet seeks a Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor for part-time internship. The successful candidate will tutor and mentor students in healthcare subjects, maintain tutoring records, and promote services within the academic community. Ideal applicants must be current students in healthcare programs with strong communication and customer service skills. This role accommodates a work schedule around academic commitments, with hours varying per semester and a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
• Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Nursing and Pharmacology subjects.
• Maintain records of tutoring activities.
• Promote tutorial services among students and faculty.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty

Patience and problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed one semester of college-level courses with GPA of 3.0

Current enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Position Title

Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Job Description

tutor and mentor students in their various programs

Position Details

Status: Part time
Department: Center for Academic Success in Healthcare
Division: Nursing, Health and Public Services
Reports to: Manager, Center for Academic Success in Healthcare
Classification: Non-exempt
Hiring range: $15.50 per hour

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
2. Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in the following subject areas: Nursing, Pharmacology.
3. Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities.
4. Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers to help create awareness of tutorial services as well as other services offered through the CASH Center.
5. With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
6. Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as may be required.
7. Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
8. Assist with light office work including but not limited to keeping the CASH Center appearance neat at all times, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.
9. Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.
10. Assist with note-taking duties as necessary.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
4. Must be a current student in one of our healthcare programs.
5. Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored – preference given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area.
6. Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
7. CASH Manager approval.
8. One faculty reference.
9. Excellent customer service skills.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.
11. Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
12. Patience, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two or more faculty references.
2. Previous work experience.
3. Ability to work in the CASH Center for at least one full academic year.

Physical Demands

Normal office physical demands.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Work Schedule

• Varies by semester – several interns hired each semester.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is an internship position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.
• Job Families for Job Profiles: Internship
• Worker Sub-Type: Internship (Seasonal) (Trainee)

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Scheduled Hours

20