Part - Time Tutor/Learning Assistant, Charleston Campus - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills development

Satisfaction from helping others

Relationships with faculty and peers

Work and leadership experience

Job summary

CSN is seeking part-time tutors to support students through the Centers for Academic Success. Tutors will provide academic assistance by helping students improve understanding of course material, develop effective study skills, and strengthen their academic success strategies.

Tutoring services may be provided in person or online and are designed to supplement classroom instruction. Qualified applicants will have at least 12 undergraduate hours with a 3.0 GPA, a B or higher in the subject,

Qualifications

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college GPA of at least 3.0.
• Have earned a B or higher in the subject you wish to tutor.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with students from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and tutoring strategies.
• Previous tutoring experience is a definite plus.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member who teaches the subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to students as an employee of Centers for Academic Success.
• Meet with students in person or online to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Review class material, discuss reading strategies, predict questions, help with papers, and solve problems.
• Provide support that supplements classroom teaching.

Skills

Undergraduate credits

Subject mastery

Communication

Study skills

Tutoring experience

Recommendations

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone] to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time tutors to support students through the Centers for Academic Success. Tutors will provide academic assistance by helping students improve their understanding of course material, develop effective study skills, and strengthen their academic success strategies. Tutoring services may be provided in person or online and are designed to supplement classroom instruction.

BENEFITS OF BEING A TUTOR

• Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience
• Increased academic knowledge
• Strengthening of interpersonal and coaching skills
• Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed
• Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers
• Flexible work schedule

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide tutoring to students as an employee of Centers for Academic Success
• Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them in person or online to clarify learning problems and work on study skills
• Review class material, discuss best approaches to reading the text, predict test questions, formulate ideas for papers, and work on solutions to problems
• Provide support that supplements classroom teaching

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0 (transcripts must be submitted)
• Have earned a B or higher in the subject applying to tutor
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills while working with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during tutoring sessions and interviews
• Having previous tutorial experience in subject matter is a definite plus
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENTS

• The maximum amount of hours a tutor can work in the Centers is 20 hours per week. If you are also employed at another department at CSN or any other Nevada State Higher Education Institution, your hours will be combined and you cannot exceed 29 hours at both locations per week

SALARY

• $15.00 per hour (contingent upon education level)

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Letter of Recommendation (preferably from an instructor or professor in the department of the subject(s) you are seeking to tutor)
• Writing Assistant Applicants: One Academic Paper (writing sample)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

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CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.