Part - Time Tutor/Learning Assistant, North Las Vegas Campus - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

CSN is seeking part-time tutors for the Centers for Academic Success to help students clarify learning challenges, strengthen study skills, and reinforce course material. Tutors work up to 20 hours per week, with a combined limit if also employed elsewhere.

Responsibilities include tutoring in person or online, reviewing materials, and supporting classroom learning with effective study strategies. A faculty recommendation enhances candidacy.

Qualifications

• 12 undergraduate hours completed with GPA ≥ 3.0 (transcripts required).
• Earned a B or higher in the subject you wish to tutor.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse students.
• Knowledge of effective study strategies for tutoring sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to students as an employee of Centers for Academic Success.
• Help students improve academic achievement in person or online and reinforce course material.
• Review class material, discuss reading strategies, predict potential exam questions, and help with papers.

Skills

Communication skills

Study skills

Tutoring experience

Faculty recommendation

Education

Undergraduate coursework (12 hours)

B or higher in subject

Job description

Part‑time Tutor – Centers for Academic Success

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.

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.

Qualifications

• At least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college GPA of at least 3.0 (transcripts must be submitted).
• Earned a B or higher in the subject applying to tutor.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills while working with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during tutoring sessions and interviews.
• Previous tutorial experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
• 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).

Benefits

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

Application Requirements

• 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)

EEO Statement

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

CSN does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For assistance regarding Title IX, contact Dr. Armen Asherian, Director – Office of Institutional Equity, (702) 651‑7481, [e-mail].