MSCC Peer Tutor (General Pool)

Motlow State Community College; Flowertown (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for the Peer Tutor (General Pool) position across all campuses. The role involves tutoring in Disability Services, Writing Centers, Math Labs, and as embedded tutors in various courses, with ongoing opportunities throughout the year.

Applicants should be students who can communicate well, attach unofficial transcripts, and, for Writing Centers, include a 2-10 page writing sample. Prior tutoring is a plus, and confidentiality is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be a student able to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Attach unofficial transcripts to the application.
• Writing Centers applicants must attach a 2–10 page writing sample.
• Grades of B or higher in specific courses may be required to tutor.

Responsibilities

• One-on-one tutoring
• Group tutoring
• Completing necessary training
• Editing papers
• Taking notes
• Maintaining digital tutoring schedule
• Filling out forms
• Helping others navigate technology to complete assignments
• Reading exam questions to students
• Providing constructive feedback
• Maintaining student confidentiality

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Peer Tutor (General Pool)

Campus: All campuses

Position number: BS9983 and BS9991.

Salary starting at $11.86 per hour

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function

Tutors work with Disability Services, Writing Centers, Math Labs, and as imbedded peer tutors in certain courses. Tutors are needed for all campuses in a variety of subjects.

This application is ongoing and covers multiple possible tutoring jobs throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

A student with the ability to communicate and work well with others. Students will need to demonstrate knowledge level by attaching an unofficial copy of transcripts to his/her/their application. This can be cut and pasted from the student's MyMotlow account or uploaded as an attachment. Students seeking employment in the Writing Centers will also need to attach a 2-10 page writing sample to his/her/their application.

Grades of B or higher are often required in specific courses to be hired as a paid tutor.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous tutoring experience is a plus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• One-on-one tutoring


• Group tutoring


• Completing necessary training


• Editing papers


• Taking notes


• Maintaining digital tutoring schedule


• Filling out forms


• Helping others navigate technology to complete assignments


• Reading exam questions to students


• Providing constructive feedback


• Maintaining student confidentiality

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone [phone], TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.