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

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking part-time tutors for the Henderson Campus to support students through the Centers for Academic Success. Tutors meet with students in person or online to clarify learning challenges, strengthen study skills, and reinforce course material, supplementing classroom instruction.

Requirements include at least 12 undergraduate hours with a 3.0 GPA, a B or higher in the tutor subject, and strong communication/interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college GPA of at least 3.0 (transcripts must be submitted)
• Have earned a B or higher in the subject for which you are 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 interview and tutoring sessions
• Having previous tutorial experience in the subject matter is a definite plus
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor

Responsibilities

• Tutors assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them in person or online to clarify learning challenges, strengthen study skills, and reinforce course material
• Tutoring may include reviewing class material, discussing effective reading strategies, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, and working through solutions to problems
• Tutoring is intended to supplement classroom instruction

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Study skills

Tutoring experience

Education

12 undergraduate credit hours

Job description

Part-Time Tutor / Learning Assistant, Henderson Campus – FY2027

CSN is seeking part-time tutors to support students through the Centers for Academic Success. Tutors assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them in person or online to clarify learning challenges, strengthen study skills, and reinforce course material. Tutoring may include reviewing class material, discussing effective reading strategies, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, and working through solutions to problems. Tutoring is intended 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

Required Qualifications

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college GPA of at least 3.0 (transcripts must be submitted)
• Have earned a B or higher in the subject for which you are 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 interview and tutoring sessions
• Having previous tutorial experience in the 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)

Required Attachments

• 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)

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

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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