Part -Time Tutor Trainer - Supplemental Instruction (SI) - Centers for Academic Success - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada seeks an SI Tutor Trainer to lead and mentor peers, plan study sessions, and support students in mastering course material at multiple campus locations.

The paid role emphasizes communication, coaching, and leadership development, with requirements including a 3.0 GPA, a B or higher in the target course, and a faculty recommendation. Schedule allows up to 20 hours weekly on-site in Nevada.

Qualifications

• Have an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0; transcripts must be submitted.
• Have earned B or higher in the class for which you are applying to be an SI Leader.
• Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during interview.
• Having previous Tutorial or Supplemental Instruction experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor.

Responsibilities

• Attend all class meetings of a selected course, take notes, and read all assigned material.
• Plan and conduct 2-3 study sessions per week throughout the term using SI Leader training strategies.
• SI tutor trainer may work on Charleston Campus, Henderson Campus, North Las Vegas Campus, or a CSN learning center.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Public speaking

Job description

Job Description

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) tutor trainer position is a paid, professional opportunity for student leaders looking to improve communication skills, strengthen familiarity of an academic discipline, gain valuable group facilitation skills as well as work experience desired by many employers.

Supplemental Instruction Leaders attend all class meetings of a selected course, take notes, and read all assigned material.

They plan and conduct 2-3 study sessions per week throughout the term, using strategies learned in SI Leader training.

SI tutor trainer may work on Charleston Campus, Henderson Campus, North Las Vegas Campus, or one of the CSN learning centers.

Benefits of Being an SI Leader

• 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

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants

• Have an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0 - Transcripts must be submitted
• Have earned B or higher in the class for which you are applying to be an SI Leader
• Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during interview
• Having previous Tutorial or Supplemental Instruction experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor.

The maximum amount of hours a tutor or SI Leader can work is 20 hours per week.

If you are also employed as a tutor or 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

Salary $16.00 Hourly ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent 48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
• Resume/CV
• Cover letter that lists all subjects you are interested in tutoring
• One letter of recommendation from an instructor/professor in the department of the subject you are seeking to tutor.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

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

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.

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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.

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, CSN, as Nevada’s largest college and one of the largest in the nation, operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the southern Nevada area.

As a comprehensive, multi-campus community college, and the largest and most ethnically diverse institution in the state of Nevada, CSN educates over 50,000 students, including more than 14,000 non-credit students annually.

Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers education opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas.

CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution.

The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success.

CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of an increasing population.

CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually.

Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students.

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