Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship-4

Joliet Junior College; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,752 - 26,708; 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, maintaining records, and assisting with office tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be enrolled in college with a GPA of at least 3.0, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

This is a flexible position working around class schedules with a commitment of up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
• Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Nursing and Pharmacology.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities.
• Assist with light office work including filing and photocopying.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Effective communication with students and faculty

Patience

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level courses with GPA at least 3.0

Job description

Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Position Type: Part time

Department: Center for Academic Success in Healthcare

Reports To: Manager, Center for Academic Success in Healthcare

Classification: Non-exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour (Position is FWS Eligible)

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 Nursing and 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 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
• 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.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• CASH Manager approval.
• One faculty reference.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication with students and 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. This internship 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.