Peer Tutor - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking CLASS peer subject tutors to assist students in understanding course content across a broad range of disciplines. Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups and may collaborate with professors to provide targeted support and promote services.

Ideal candidates are SXU students with a 3.0 GPA, able to demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills, and willing to participate in mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Saint Xavier University student.
• Resume and Cover Letter required.
• Federal Work Study is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups to support course content.
• Coordinate with professors for tutoring as needed and promote tutoring services.
• Maintain accurate appointment records and complete session reports in Navigate.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and complete ongoing professional development (≈10 hours/semester).
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain client confidentiality and exhibit professional behavior.
• Be responsible, dependable, and punctual and communicate conflicts to staff.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Saint Xavier University student

3.0 GPA minimum

Business or related course requirements

Job description

Summary

CLASS peer subject tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students for a broad range of academic disciplines.

Summary

CLASS peer subject tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students for a broad range of academic disciplines.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
  • Subject-specific tutors help students understand course content and teach them about relevant academic skills necessary for success in the course.
  • Upon request and direction of the CLASS executive director and project coordinator, tutors may work with professors to provide special tutoring assistance and to promote services in classes.
  • Tutors are responsible for maintaining accurate appointment records and completing written reports of each session in Navigate
  • Tutors must participate in mandatory training meetings and ongoing professional development, equivalent to 10 hours each semester.
  • Tutors complete other tasks or projects as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of our clients and services.
  • Exhibit appropriate and professional behavior.
  • Are responsible, dependable and punctual in their duties, in the completion of assigned tasks, and in notifying the appropriate staff personnel when conflicts or problems occur.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Federal Work Study is NOT a requirement.

Students who are Federal Work Study eligible may still apply for this position.

CLASS Peer Subject Tutor Qualifications

To be considered for employment as a CLASS peer subject tutor, students must:

• Demonstrate significant knowledge in the subject matter and advanced communications skills, typically confirmed by two professors.
• Be a current Saint Xavier University student, with a 3.0 GPA, and complete the course(s) in which he/she wishes to tutor earning a B or better. (A grade of “A” is preferred).
• Possess analytical and advanced communication skills to evaluate and articulate suggestions for peers’ improvement.
• Be able to work with their peers in a manner that is encouraging, and which fosters confidence and enthusiasm to increase knowledge of the subject matter.
• Be able to work independently and to take initiative in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds with various levels of skills and abilities.
• Description of Hours:
• Up to 10 hours per week

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.