Nursing Peer Tutor - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor to support undergraduate nursing students through tutoring and content clarification. The role collaborates with the Tutor Team and Academic Success Coaches to promote success in the Nursing Program.

The position requires a current SXU student with strong communication skills, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a commitment to regular weekly hours. Resume and cover letter are required for application.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in good standing at Saint Xavier University.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior tutoring/mentoring experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and content clarification for undergraduate nursing students.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions; protect privacy (FERPA).
• Develop and facilitate Student Success Workshops as delegated by the Supervisor.
• Collaborate with Tutor Team and Academic Success Coaches to promote student success.
• Communicate regularly with Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

GPA 3.0

Undergraduate Nursing Program

Job description

The Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor serves as a resource for the undergraduate nursing students at Saint Xavier University. In this role, nursing students (in good standing) provide tutoring services; the Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor can assist with content clarification and reinforcement. The Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor collaborates with other members of the Tutor Team and with the Academic Success Coaches for the Nursing Program to promote students’ success in the Nursing Program at SXU.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Maintains a current 3.0 NGPA
• Provides content review and clarification for undergraduate nursing students.
• Maintains accurate records of student interactions; protects student privacy and upholds FERPA.
• Develops and facilitates Student Success Workshops as delegated by the Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor Supervisor.
• Demonstrates a commitment to SXU’s core values by respectfully serving individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills.
• Commits to regular weekly hours; demonstrates punctuality.
• Embodies professional behaviors in all interactions with students, staff, and faculty.
• Communicates with Nursing Peer Mentor/Tutor Supervisor on a regular basis.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Federal Work Study is NOT a requirement.

Students who are Federal Work Study eligible may still apply for this position

• Good standing in the Undergraduate Nursing Program
• NGPA of 3.0 minimum
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual preferred, but not required
• Proactive attitude
• Desire to serve others
• Ability to function as a member of a team

Description of Hours: 1 shift per week (approximately 2 hours per week), additional events/workshops as needed

Start Date: Week 2 of the semester

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.