Nurse Tutor Specialist

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Part-time Nurse Tutor Specialist to support nursing students with targeted tutorials and study strategies.

You will conduct small-group or one-on-one sessions, coordinate with faculty, and create supplemental materials to reinforce course concepts, with an emphasis on inclusive, student-centered instruction. Office 365 and D2L proficiency is used to track progress.

Qualifications

• BSN degree and WI RN licensure required.
• Approximately 6 months RN practice after graduation to reinforce content.
• Knowledge of nursing science and related skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a diverse, student-centered environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Consult with students to assess needs and provide resources.
• Supplement understanding outside class in nursing topics.
• Maintain knowledge of course material and teaching methods.
• Conduct small-group or one-on-one tutorials in-person or virtual.
• Assist with study skills and time-management strategies for exams.
• Maintain documentation of student interactions and progress notes.
• Create supplemental instructional materials to reinforce concepts.
• Locate and evaluate media/tools to support student success.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide study resources and guidance.

Skills

RN licensure in WI

BSN degree

6 months RN experience

Nursing subject matter knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Diversity sensitivity

Adapt teaching to diverse learners

Software proficiency

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Office 365

Microsoft Office

D2L

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Nurse Tutor Specialist Posting Number: 201104856

Employment Status: Part Time Job Family: Student Support, Advising, and Career Development Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Consult with small groups & individual students to identify their needs in a variety of academic subjects and offer review and other resources to address those needs.
• 2. Supplement students' understanding and command of the course material and topics within the discipline area of expertise for which the students are seeking assistance outside of class.
• 3. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the course material, as well as multiple instructional methodologies to accommodate various student learning styles.
• 4. Conduct small group and one-on-one tutorial sessions, in-person or virtual, for a variety of nursing courses, particularly those with a science emphasis, by providing study strategies and assistance with academic reading, retention of material, etc.
• 5. Help students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills, including time management and test-taking strategies in preparation for course exams.
• 6. Meet with students at appointed times (either in-person/virtual as small groups or individually).
• 7. Maintain documentation of NTS student interactions. a. Keep records of reviews & meetings with students as progress notes and entries in the PB-2 codebook b. Assist the NWD project [PB-2] team to best meet student learning needs
• 8. Create supplemental instructional materials (such as handouts, slide presentations, etc.) that reinforce concepts/skills taught in tutorials and classes.
• 9. Locate and evaluate various media (books, digital tools, websites, etc.), equipment, and other resources to support student success. a. Work in conjunction with faculty to provide students with assistance/resources to aid them in completing assignments and meeting course objectives. b. Provide students preparing for exams with study resources and direction that support faculty information.
• 10. Provide, in return, course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content, after reviewing with Project Coordina or and team.
• 11. Hold special study sessions upon the request of instructors, students, project team, with approval of the Project Coordinator.
• 12. Learn, become proficient in, and implement software that is available to students to enhance their learning.
• 13. Assist students in learning how to use technology relevant to coursework Office 365 platform, Microsoft Office suite, D2L online course platform, teaching aids, models, etc.).
• 14. Take appropriate initiative and accept responsibility within the job parameters of a NTS.
• 15. Engage in ongoing training and development, in consultation with the Project Coordinator, to not only grow in role, but also to expand and enhance services offered to students.
• 16. Assist Project Staff with open houses and other recruitment efforts.
• 17. Perform other related duties as may be required, assigned, or requested by the Project Coordinator or PB-2 staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BSN degree and RN licensure in WI.
• Approximately 6 months of practice experience as an RN since graduation, to enhance practical application of the content, concepts, and materials that students may find difficult to learn theoretically.
• Knowledge of subject matter in science courses that s/he will reinforce, including nursing skills and experience.
• Skills in interpersonal communication (both oral and written).
• Strong commitment to high quality instruction for undergraduate students in a diverse, student-centric environment.
• Must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to: - Work with students with various learning styles from diverse backgrounds. - Engage a variety of strategies with appropriate sensitivity to students' various learning styles . - Work with small groups or individual students who are from diverse social and academic backgrounds. - Learn, become proficient at, and implement software available to enhance students' understanding of challenging course material.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A strong performance record while an undergraduate nursing student overall, and particularly in the sciences, to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in an educational setting, including experience with computer applications and digital technologies that can be used to assist a variety of student learning styles.

Department and Posting Information

Department: College of Nursing Posting Date: 08/27/2026 Closing Date:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.