Part-Time Peer Mentor, Tutor-State

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 1,843,435 - 2,625,498; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Academic Tutor in Cypress, Texas. This position involves assisting students with tutoring and mentoring to enhance their academic success. As a tutor, you will engage with diverse customers, help with record maintenance, and provide informational support.

The role requires proficiency in office software, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or GED. The hourly pay rate is $16.22.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.
• Ability to take lecture notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist college students with academic tutoring and mentoring.
• Perform student interventions to increase degree completion.
• Maintain knowledge of multiple programs and provide limited technology support.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills (written and oral)

Proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position will assist college students with academic tutoring and/or mentoring. As a tutor, the position performs student interventions that are focused on increasing completion of degrees or certificates. The role requires a high level of information provision, one‑on‑one student interactions, and engagement with a high volume of customers from diverse groups.

Essential Job Functions

1. Tutor, act as scribe and proof read.
2. Provide general information related to the department.
3. Record maintenance, preparation and review of forms, data entry.
4. Provide handouts and/or forms to customers.
5. Set up Financial Aid equipment (such as go‑center computers).
6. Event preparation and support.
7. Maintain knowledge of multiple programs.
8. Provide limited technology support to end users.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer service.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Proficiency with one or more office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to take lecture notes.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits comfortably to do the work, but there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items (e.g., papers, books, or small parts), or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.22

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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