Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor for a part-time internship. The role involves tutoring students in Nursing and Pharmacology while maintaining accurate records of activities and participating in department promotions.

The ideal candidate should be a current JJC student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and possess excellent customer service skills. The position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Current JJC student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Received an A or B in subject to be tutored.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Nursing and Pharmacology.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring activities.
• Assist with light office work and promotional activities.

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

Employment Details

Part‑time; Department: Center for Academic Success in Health Care; Division: Nursing, Health and Public Services; Reports to: Manager, Center for Academic Success in Health Care; Classification: Non‑exempt; Hiring Range: $15.50 per hour.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
• Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in the following subject areas: Nursing, Pharmacology.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities.
• 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.
• With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and training as may be required.
• Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
• Assist with light office work including keeping the CASH Center appearance neat at all times, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.
• Assist with note‑taking duties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed one semester of college‑level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
• Current student in one of the healthcare programs.
• 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.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Approval by the CASH Manager.
• One faculty reference.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Patience, problem‑solving abilities, and willingness to accept responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more faculty references.
• Previous work experience.
• 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.
• 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.