Peer Tutor

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York, invites applications for a HEOP Peer tutor. You will provide 30–60 minute one-on-one tutoring or small study groups to HEOP students in any course, and support first-year classes.

Peers are typically upper-class or graduate students recommended by HEOP faculty and staff; the role requires a minimum 3.25 GPA for the course tutored and prior tutoring or classroom experience. FT student status preferred.

Qualifications

• FT undergraduate or graduate student (status)
• GPA minimum 3.25 for course being tutored
• Peer tutors are upper-class or graduate students recommended by HEOP faculty & staff
• Previous tutoring and/or classroom experience

Responsibilities

• Tutor HEOP students in any course, along with popular first-year classes
• Provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content and learning strategies

Skills

Tutoring experience

Course knowledge

Peer mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Counselor & Academic Support Specialist, the HEOP Peer tutor provides 30–60-minute one-on-one tutoring and/or study groups to HEOP students in any course, along with popular first-year classes.

Peer tutors are typically upper-class or graduate students recommended by HEOP faculty & staff members. Peer tutors can assist with any course they have already taken and mastered (3.25 or higher). Peer tutors are fellow Fordham students who provide guidance on both course content and learning strategies. Peer tutors will be responsible for providing supplemental instruction to HEOP students.

Essential Functions

Tutor HEOP students in any course, along with popular first-year classes.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

FT Undergraduate or graduate student

3.25 min GPA for course being tutored

Peer tutors are typically upper-class or graduate students recommended by HEOP faculty & staff members

Previous tutoring and/or classroom experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Must be a FT student

Background in the specific course that will be tutored.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Hourly Salary

24

Maximum Hourly Salary

24

Union Affiliation

N/A

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * What is your overall GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What course(s) are you interested in tutoring?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your class year?
  • Sophmore
  • Junior
  • Senior